Elixir Intense vs Shanghai Lily
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir Intense takes 7 of 7 categories.
Elixir IntenseChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shanghai LilyChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter.
Elixir Intense7/7
Shanghai Lily0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Intense
- Community sentiment
- Elixir Intense
- Longevity
- Elixir Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Intense
- Value for money
- Elixir Intense
- Versatility
- Elixir Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir IntenseAjmalShanghai LilyTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
4.22/ 5 · 1,324 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerElixir IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
10%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
48%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,324 votes
Category winnerElixir IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Intense
SillageElixir Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
musky30%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
floral84%
woody77%
smoky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ThymeBlack Pepper
Heart
AmberCashmere Wood
Base
OlibanumMusk
Notes
ClovesFloral NotesSpicy NotesIncenseBlack PepperPink PepperVanillaTuberoseBenzoinOlibanumJasmineCashmere Wood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer64
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElixir IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,992
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#26,341
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixir IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Elixir Intense is a spicy amber-woody scent that opens with herbal thyme and a crack of black pepper, then settles into warm amber and smooth cashmere wood. As it dries down, olibanum (frankincense) adds a resinous, slightly smoky glow over clean musk. It is commonly perceived as best in cooler weather and at ni…
Reviews →Shanghai Lily opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and cracked black pepper before settling into a dense, spiced floral heart. Cloves and pink pepper dominate the early stages, creating a dry, warm heat that prevents the jasmine and tuberose from becoming overly sweet. As it sits on the skin, the floral elements …
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 Intense or Shanghai Lily?
Elixir Intense takes 7 of 7 categories. Elixir Intense is rated 4.67/5 from 30 votes; Shanghai Lily is rated 4.22/5 from 1,324 votes. Choose Elixir Intense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shanghai Lily for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Intense or Shanghai Lily?
Elixir Intense lasts longest (Elixir Intense 81/100, Shanghai Lily 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Intense or Shanghai Lily?
Elixir Intense projects furthest (Elixir Intense 70/100, Shanghai Lily 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Intense and Shanghai Lily smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Olibanum.
Is Elixir Intense or Shanghai Lily better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elixir Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Intense is the stronger pick. Elixir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Intense and Shanghai Lily?
Elixir Intense has top notes of Thyme and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber and Cashmere Wood, a base of Olibanum and Musk. Shanghai Lily features Cloves, Floral Notes, Spicy Notes, Incense and Black Pepper.
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