Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs Gucci Oud

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 836 ratings analysed

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,216 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Elixir d'Amour
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir d'Amour4/8

Gucci Oud4/8

Ratings & consensus: Elixir d'Amour
Community sentiment: Gucci Oud
Longevity: Elixir d'Amour
Sillage & projection: Elixir d'Amour
Value for money: Gucci Oud
Versatility: Gucci Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Elixir d'Amour
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

Gucci OudGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.05/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

Category winnerElixir d'AmourRating 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

37%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

747 votes

Category winnerGucci OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour

SillageElixir d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGucci OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and oud

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

Category winnerElixir d'AmourLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Spring33

Summer21

Fall95

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerGucci OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

Men19

Unisex47

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,216

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerGucci OudHigher 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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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 or Gucci Oud?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; Gucci Oud is rated 4.05/5 from 747 votes. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Elixir d'Amour lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 81/100, Gucci Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Elixir d'Amour projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 74/100, Gucci Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour and Gucci Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

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

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

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. 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.