Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs Pink Prestigium

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 519 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,056 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Pink Prestigium

Mancera

4.03430 votes

Rank #8,126 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour takes 4 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.
Pink Prestigium
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir d'Amour4/8

Pink Prestigium3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

Pink PrestigiumMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.03/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

36%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour

SillageElixir d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPink PrestigiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

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

Black CurrantBergamotAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Bulgarian RosePatchouli LeafJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

GrapefruitGuaiac WoodLeatherVanillaWhite Musk

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

Spring100

Summer82

Fall63

Winter36

Day100

Night39

Category winnerPink PrestigiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

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

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Casual 35%Date 25%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,056

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,126

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerPink PrestigiumHigher 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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Mancera Pink Prestigium delivers a tangy shock of pink grapefruit, tart black currant, and dark Bulgarian rose straight out of the nozzle. The opening can feel sharp for the first two minutes. Give it a moment to breathe. As the initial blast calms, warm saffron and dark patchouli anchor the bright fruit, keeping the …

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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 Pink Prestigium?

Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 8 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; Pink Prestigium is rated 4.03/5 from 430 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 Pink Prestigium for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour or Pink Prestigium?

Elixir d'Amour lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 81/100, Pink Prestigium 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or Pink Prestigium?

Elixir d'Amour projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 74/100, Pink Prestigium 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour and Pink Prestigium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Guaiac Wood.

Is Elixir d'Amour or Pink Prestigium better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour and Pink Prestigium?

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. Pink Prestigium has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood, Leather and Vanilla.