Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs O The Exclusive Parfum

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,223 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

O The Exclusive Parfum

Roja Dove

3.99249 votes

Rank #2,213 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

O The Exclusive Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elixir d'Amour
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
O The Exclusive Parfum
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Elixir d'Amour2/7

O The Exclusive Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Elixir d'Amour
Community sentiment: Elixir d'Amour
Longevity: O The Exclusive Parfum
Sillage & projection: O The Exclusive Parfum
Value for money: O The Exclusive Parfum
Versatility: O The Exclusive Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: O The Exclusive Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

O The Exclusive ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

3.99/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

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

57%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityO The Exclusive Parfum

SillageO The Exclusive Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value49

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%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

Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryGeraniumRose de MaiJasmineOrange BlossomViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Cashmere WoodAmbergrisMuskBirchAmyrisSaffronCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring83

Summer24

Fall86

Winter100

Day97

Night100

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

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

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,213

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumHigher 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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O The Exclusive Parfum opens with juicy raspberry and a quick flash of bergamot, then settles into a rich oud-amber base with musk, woods and a soft floral lift. It wears smooth, creamy and full-bodied rather than harsh. This suits someone who wants fruity sweetness over a polished woody oriental structure. Sample fir…

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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 O The Exclusive Parfum?

O The Exclusive Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; O The Exclusive Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 249 votes. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose O The Exclusive Parfum for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour or O The Exclusive Parfum?

O The Exclusive Parfum lasts longest (O The Exclusive Parfum 89/100, Elixir d'Amour 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or O The Exclusive Parfum?

O The Exclusive Parfum projects furthest (O The Exclusive Parfum 83/100, Elixir d'Amour 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour and O The Exclusive Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Elixir d'Amour or O The Exclusive Parfum 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; O The Exclusive Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour and O The Exclusive Parfum?

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. O The Exclusive Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Geranium, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Musk.