Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Jaipur

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,742 ratings analysed

Elixir

Shakira

3.78801 votes

Rank #4,226 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jaipur

Boucheron

4.00941 votes

Rank #2,207 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaipur takes 6 of 7 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Jaipur
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Elixir1/7

Jaipur6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jaipur
Community sentiment: Jaipur
Longevity: Jaipur
Sillage & projection: Jaipur
Value for money: Elixir
Versatility: Jaipur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jaipur

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ElixirShakira

JaipurBoucheron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 801 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 941 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerJaipurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

801 votes

35%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

941 votes

Category winnerJaipurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJaipur

SillageJaipur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

floral69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black PepperOrange Blossom

Heart

PeachFreesiaPeony

Base

AmberStyraxMuskWhite Cedar Extract

Top

PeachApricotPlumPineappleFreesia

Heart

RosePeonyCarnationJasmineOrris RootOrchidBlack locustLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeBenzoinVanillaAmberMuskStyraxVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Freesia, Peony and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJaipurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men3

Unisex11

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,226

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#2,207

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews101

Category winnerJaipurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shakira Elixir is an amber floral fragrance that breaks away from typical sugary sweet celebrity perfumes. Sonia Constant blends warm peach and black pepper with a deep resinous base. It suits budget conscious buyers seeking a cozy, spicy option for chilly autumn nights.

Reviews →

Boucheron Jaipur opens with a thick burst of stewed plum, ripe peach, and pineapple before settling into a dense floral heart of rose, carnation, and orris root. The base lingers for over eight hours on warm vanilla, powdery heliotrope, and creamy sandalwood. It fits cold autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings w…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP vs

Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP vs

al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir or Jaipur?

Jaipur takes 6 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; Jaipur is rated 4.00/5 from 941 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Jaipur for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Jaipur?

Jaipur lasts longest (Jaipur 70/100, Elixir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Jaipur?

Jaipur projects furthest (Jaipur 64/100, Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Jaipur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Freesia, Peony and Amber.

Is Elixir or Jaipur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Jaipur?

Elixir has top notes of Black Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amber, Styrax, Musk and White Cedar Extract. Jaipur has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Plum and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Benzoin and Vanilla.