Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs Elixir d'Amour 2018

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,223 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

6 wins

Elixir d'Amour 2018

Parfums d'Elmar

4.3265 votes

Rank #12,076 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 6 of 8 categories.

Elixir d'Amour
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
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.

Elixir d'Amour2/8

Elixir d'Amour 20186/8

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'AmourParfums d'Elmar

Elixir d'Amour 2018Parfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.32/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

89 votes

69%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

65 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour 2018

SillageElixir d'Amour 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value27

Category winnerElixir d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match85%Very similar · both woody, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

SaffronFig LeafPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12 hrs

AmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmyrisLabdanumPatchouliMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring81

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,076

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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…

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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 or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 6 of 8 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; Elixir d'Amour 2018 is rated 4.32/5 from 65 votes. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Elixir d'Amour 2018 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

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 or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

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 and Elixir d'Amour 2018 smell similar?

Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot.

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

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

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

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. 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.