Elixir vs The Lover
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The LoverChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir5/7
The Lover1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Elixir
- Longevity
- Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- The Lover
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirShakiraThe LoverWe PinkWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 801 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%
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
16%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir
SillageElixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
musky77%
floral69%
fruity61%
white floral100%
citrus90%
fresh80%
floral70%
fruity60%
sweet50%
Scent match26%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
PeachMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaAmberMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, 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–
Spring100
Summer58
Fall83
Winter58
Day100
Night58
Category winnerThe LoverMost 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#60,608
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 →The Lover opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, immediately cut by the sharp bite of black pepper. As the initial citrus fizz settles on the skin, a soft peach note emerges, blending into a light floral heart of freesia and lily of the valley. It is a clean, fruity floral that feels tailored for war…
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 The Lover?
Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; The Lover is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Lover for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or The Lover?
Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 59/100, The Lover 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or The Lover?
Elixir projects furthest (Elixir 55/100, The Lover 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir and The Lover smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Peach, Freesia and Amber.
Is Elixir or The Lover better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Lover is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. The Lover suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir and The Lover?
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. The Lover has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.
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