Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs MTV Neon Metal

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,223 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

MTV Neon Metal

MTV Perfumes

4.0729 votes

Rank #31,004 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour takes 5 of 8 categories.

Elixir d'Amour
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
MTV Neon Metal
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elixir d'Amour5/8

MTV Neon Metal2/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

MTV Neon MetalMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

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

34%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerMTV Neon MetalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour

SillageElixir d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMTV Neon MetalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

caramel91%

fruity83%

citrus74%

soft spicy65%

vanilla56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryOrangeBergamotFig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

Cotton CandyLicoriceLilyFruity Notes

Base6-8 hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter64

Day63

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

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

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Party 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#31,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher 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…

Reviews →

MTV Neon Metal starts with a loud splash of tart raspberry, crisp bergamot, and bitter orange. A sharp twist of green fig leaf cuts through the initial blast. Within fifteen minutes, the scent pivots straight into a carnival boardwalk. Spun cotton candy, dark licorice, and syrupy red berries take over the middle stage…

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 or MTV Neon Metal?

Elixir d'Amour takes 5 of 8 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; MTV Neon Metal is rated 4.07/5 from 29 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 MTV Neon Metal for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour or MTV Neon Metal?

Elixir d'Amour lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 81/100, MTV Neon Metal 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or MTV Neon Metal?

Elixir d'Amour projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 74/100, MTV Neon Metal 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour and MTV Neon Metal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Bergamot, Raspberry and Vanilla.

Is Elixir d'Amour or MTV Neon Metal 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; MTV Neon Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour and MTV Neon Metal?

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. MTV Neon Metal has top notes of Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Licorice, Lily and Fruity Notes, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.