Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour 2018 vs Gucci Oud

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 812 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elixir d'Amour 2018

Parfums d'Elmar

4.3265 votes

Rank #11,976 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Oud

Gucci

4.05747 votes

Rank #2,085 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 8 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.
Gucci Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir d'Amour 20185/8

Gucci Oud3/8

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: Gucci Oud
Versatility: Gucci Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Elixir d'Amour 2018
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'Amour 2018Parfums d'Elmar

Gucci OudGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 66%

4.05/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

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

37%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

747 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour 2018

SillageElixir d'Amour 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGucci OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

rose69%

green61%

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, rose and fruity

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring33

Summer21

Fall95

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerGucci OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men19

Unisex47

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,976

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerGucci OudHigher 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 →

Gucci Oud by Gucci brings together sweet tart fruits and dark woods in an accessible oriental blend. The scent opens with a noticeable burst of ripe raspberry and crisp pear, sprinkled with warm saffron. Soon, Bulgarian rose and orange blossom take over the heart, creating a rich floral character with a jammy sweetnes…

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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 Gucci Oud?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 8 categories. Elixir d'Amour 2018 is rated 4.32/5 from 65 votes; Gucci Oud is rated 4.05/5 from 747 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 Gucci Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Gucci Oud?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 83/100, Gucci Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Gucci Oud?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 79/100, Gucci Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour 2018 and Gucci Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Saffron, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose and Amber.

Is Elixir d'Amour 2018 or Gucci Oud 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; Gucci Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Gucci Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Musk.