Elixir vs Or Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Or Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Or NoirChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Elixir3/7
Or Noir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Or Noir
- Longevity
- Or Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Or Noir
- Value for money
- Or Noir
- Versatility
- Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirShakiraOr NoirBaldininiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 801 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
801 votes
15%Love
59%Like
7%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
227 votes
Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOr Noir
SillageOr Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
musky77%
floral69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
amber69%
lactonic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber 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
TangerineOrange BlossomBergamotPearApple
Heart
PeachFreesiaJasmine
Base
PralineRed BerriesAmberCoconutMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Freesia 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 seasonSpring61
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,226
PerfumerSonia Constant
Launched—
Reviews94
Overall rank#16,083
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →Or Noir by Baldinini opens with a bright splash of orange blossom, pear, and tangerine. It is a sweet, fruity blend that transitions into a warmer, deeper heart of peach and jasmine. The base reveals a rich praline and amber combination with a hint of coconut that clings closely to the skin. It works best during the c…
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 Or Noir?
Or Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; Or Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 227 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Or Noir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or Or Noir?
Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 63/100, Elixir 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or Or Noir?
Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 64/100, Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir and Or Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Freesia and Amber.
Is Elixir or Or Noir 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 Or Noir?
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. Or Noir has top notes of Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Red Berries, Amber and Coconut.
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