Elixir vs Vibrant Patchouly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vibrant PatchoulyChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Elixir3/5
Vibrant Patchouly2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vibrant Patchouly
- Sillage & projection
- Vibrant Patchouly
- Value for money
- Elixir
- 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
ElixirShakiraVibrant PatchoulyJudith WilliamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 801 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%
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
56%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVibrant Patchouly
SillageVibrant Patchouly
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
musky77%
floral69%
fruity61%
floral100%
fresh92%
patchouli84%
vanilla77%
earthy69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral
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
MelonLitchiPeach
Heart
FreesiaPeonyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanilaPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Freesia and Peony. 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–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#16,202
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews12
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 →Vibrant Patchouly by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of melon and litchi before grounding itself in earthy patchouli and creamy vanilla. It is a floral-forward scent suited for cooler autumn days. This fragrance offers a balance between sweet fruitiness and a structured mossy base, providing a comfortable, …
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 Vibrant Patchouly?
Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; Vibrant Patchouly is rated 3.95/5 from 33 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vibrant Patchouly for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or Vibrant Patchouly?
Vibrant Patchouly lasts longest (Vibrant Patchouly 72/100, Elixir 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or Vibrant Patchouly?
Vibrant Patchouly projects furthest (Vibrant Patchouly 69/100, Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir and Vibrant Patchouly smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Freesia and Peony.
Is Elixir or Vibrant Patchouly better for summer or winter?
Vibrant Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir and Vibrant Patchouly?
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. Vibrant Patchouly has top notes of Melon, Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanila, Patchouli and Oakmoss.
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