Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour 2018 vs Fatena

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 25 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elixir d'Amour 2018

Parfums d'Elmar

4.3265 votes

Rank #12,076 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Fatena

SoOud

4.12165 votes

Rank #8,534 LeatherAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elixir d'Amour 2018
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fatena
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Elixir d'Amour 20185/7

Fatena2/7

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: Fatena
Versatility: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fatena

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Elixir d'Amour 2018Parfums d'Elmar

FatenaSoOud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 66%

4.12/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 34%Had 25%Want 41%

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

65 votes

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

165 votes

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour 2018

SillageElixir d'Amour 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value51

Category winnerFatenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

rose69%

green61%

leather100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

SaffronFig LeafPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12 hrs

AmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmyrisLabdanumPatchouliMusk

Top

SaffronPink PepperGingerOlibanum

Heart

PeachCaramelPatchouliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinWoody NotesVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPeru BalsamLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour 2018, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex52

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,076

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,534

PerfumerStéphane Humbert Lucas

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFatenaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums 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 →

SoOud Fatena opens with a sharp, fiery burst of saffron, pink pepper, and dry olibanum resin. The top notes feel spicy and slightly medicinal on skin, cutting through crisp autumn air with immediate intensity. As the initial heat settles, dark agarwood and oily leather emerge alongside scorched caramel and ripe peach…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Fatena?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir d'Amour 2018 is rated 4.32/5 from 65 votes; Fatena is rated 4.12/5 from 165 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 Fatena for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Fatena?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 83/100, Fatena 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Fatena?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 79/100, Fatena 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour 2018 and Fatena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Fatena better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir d'Amour 2018 is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour 2018 is the stronger pick. Elixir d'Amour 2018 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour 2018 and Fatena?

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. Fatena has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Olibanum, heart notes of Peach, Caramel, Patchouli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Woody Notes.