Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs Oud du Jour

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 398 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,223 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Oud du Jour

Amouroud

4.05309 votes

Rank #3,258 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 7 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.
Oud du Jour
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Elixir d'Amour4/7

Oud du Jour3/7

Ratings & consensus: Elixir d'Amour
Community sentiment: Oud du Jour
Longevity: Elixir d'Amour
Sillage & projection: Elixir d'Amour
Value for money: Oud du Jour
Versatility: Elixir d'Amour
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud du Jour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

Oud du JourAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.05/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

51%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

276 votes

Category winnerOud du JourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour

SillageElixir d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value49

Category winnerOud du JourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, amber 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

Top

SaffronRaspberryPink Pepper

Heart

Dried PlumIncenseRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodBlack AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bulgarian Rose. 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

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

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

Men54

Unisex38

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,258

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerOud du JourHigher 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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Amouroud Oud du Jour opens with a sharp, fruity burst of raspberry and saffron before settling into a resinous, incense-heavy base. This unisex fragrance favors cooler temperatures, where the agarwood gains depth and complexity on skin. It provides a sophisticated, woody profile for those seeking a nuanced, non-intrus…

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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 Oud du Jour?

Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; Oud du Jour is rated 4.05/5 from 309 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 Oud du Jour for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour or Oud du Jour?

Elixir d'Amour lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 81/100, Oud du Jour 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or Oud du Jour?

Elixir d'Amour projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 74/100, Oud du Jour 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour and Oud du Jour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Elixir d'Amour or Oud du Jour 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. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Oud du Jour has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Dried Plum, Incense, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Black Amber and Patchouli.