Elixir d'Amour vs Solid Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 5 categories.
Elixir d'AmourChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Solid OudChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elixir d'Amour4/5
Solid Oud1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir d'Amour
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elixir d'Amour
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir d'Amour
- Value for money
- Solid Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir d'Amour
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir d'AmourParfums d'ElmarSolid OudSapilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
4.32/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%
Category winnerElixir d'AmourRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
15%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
89 votes
67%Love
24%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir d'Amour
SillageElixir d'Amour
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolid OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
green77%
oud69%
fresh61%
warm spicy100%
rose92%
caramel84%
oud77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both oud and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli
Top
RoseSaffronPimento
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
Base
CaramelVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Spring82
Summer36
Fall91
Winter100
Day90
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,535
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#15,596
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir 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 →Solid Oud opens with a smooth rose and saffron lift, then settles into a softer oud wrapped in patchouli, vanilla, caramel, and amber. It reads warm, lightly smoky, and easy to wear rather than harsh. This is the kind of oud fragrance that often suits beginners, especially if you want sweetness and texture with solid …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir d'Amour or Solid Oud?
Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 5 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; Solid Oud is rated 4.32/5 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 Solid Oud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour or Solid Oud?
Elixir d'Amour lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 81/100, Solid Oud 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or Solid Oud?
Elixir d'Amour projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 74/100, Solid Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir d'Amour and Solid Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.
Is Elixir d'Amour or Solid Oud better for summer or winter?
Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear; Solid Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour and Solid 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. Solid Oud has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Pimento, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Amber.
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