Elixir vs Ninel No. 18
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ninel No. 18Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Elixir1/2
Ninel No. 181/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Ninel No. 18
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirShakiraNinel No. 18Ninel PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 801 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
2.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
801 votes
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNinel No. 18
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
musky77%
floral69%
fruity61%
floral100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperOrange Blossom
Heart
PeachFreesiaPeony
Base
AmberStyraxMuskWhite Cedar Extract
Top
PeachOrange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseMagnoliaLotusPeonyJasmine
Base
VanillaWhite Cedar ExtractVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Peony and White Cedar Extract. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,226
PerfumerSonia Constant
Launched—
Reviews94
Overall rank#79,512
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShakira 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 →Ninel No. 18 opens with a burst of sweet peach and bright mandarin orange paired with crisp bergamot. The top notes settle quickly into a dense floral heart where jasmine, lotus, and magnolia dominate, supported by softer pink peony and rose. As the initial citrus crispness fades over the first hour, creamy vanilla an…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir or Ninel No. 18?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; Ninel No. 18 is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ninel No. 18 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Which projects more, Elixir or Ninel No. 18?
Ninel No. 18 projects furthest (Ninel No. 18 75/100, Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir and Ninel No. 18 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Peony and White Cedar Extract.
What are the notes in Elixir and Ninel No. 18?
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. Ninel No. 18 has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Lotus and Peony, a base of Vanilla, White Cedar Extract and Vetiver.
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