Elixir d'Amour 2018 vs Elixir d'Amour
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
85%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 6 of 8 categories.
Elixir d'Amour 2018Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elixir d'AmourChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elixir d'Amour 20186/8
Elixir d'Amour2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir d'Amour 2018
- Community sentiment
- Elixir d'Amour 2018
- Longevity
- Elixir d'Amour 2018
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir d'Amour 2018
- Value for money
- Elixir d'Amour
- Versatility
- Elixir d'Amour
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Elixir d'Amour 2018
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir d'Amour 2018
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir d'Amour 2018Parfums d'ElmarElixir d'AmourParfums d'ElmarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 66%
4.24/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
15%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
9%Hate
65 votes
64%Love
15%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
89 votes
Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir d'Amour 2018
SillageElixir d'Amour 2018
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir d'AmourBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fruity77%
rose69%
green61%
woody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
green77%
oud69%
fresh61%
Scent match85%Very similar · both woody, sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
SaffronFig LeafPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine
Base8-12 hrs
AmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmyrisLabdanumPatchouliMusk
Top15-30 mins
Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli
Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer34
Fall0
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Spring78
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,076
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#12,223
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour 2018 is a dark, decadent oriental spicy fragrance that feels like walking through a chilly evening market while eating a gourmet raspberry tart. Sprayed on the pulse points, it kicks off with sharp pink pepper, earthy fig leaf, and leathery saffron. Within twenty minutes, the initial spi…
Reviews →Elixir d'Amour by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense woody amber fragrance built around an unexpected contrast. The first spray hits with sharp green fig leaf and sparkling bergamot before warming into dark sweetness. Bulgarian rose and tart raspberry quickly emerge, tangled with smoky guaiac wood. Beneath that lush fruit and…
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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Which is better, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 6 of 8 categories. Elixir d'Amour 2018 is rated 4.32/5 from 65 votes; Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose Elixir d'Amour 2018 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Elixir d'Amour?
They last about the same: Elixir d'Amour 2018 83/100, Elixir d'Amour 81/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour 2018 projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 79/100, Elixir d'Amour 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir d'Amour 2018 and Elixir d'Amour smell similar?
Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Fig Leaf, Pink Pepper and Bergamot.
Is Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Elixir d'Amour better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour 2018 is the stronger pick. Elixir d'Amour 2018 suits evening wear; Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour 2018 and Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour 2018 has top notes of Saffron, Fig Leaf, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Caramel. Elixir d'Amour has top notes of Fig Leaf, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Caramel and Amber.
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