Elixir Intense vs Sin Poetry
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 6 of 7 categories.
Elixir IntenseChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sin PoetryChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elixir Intense6/7
Sin Poetry1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Intense
- Community sentiment
- Sin Poetry
- 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 IntenseAjmalSin PoetryTestament LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
4.39/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
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
50%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerSin PoetryMost 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%
woody100%
musky91%
aromatic83%
powdery65%
fresh spicy48%
amber39%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ThymeBlack Pepper
Heart
AmberCashmere Wood
Base
OlibanumMusk
Top
Black PepperCarawayPink PepperThymeCinnamonLemon
Heart
BergamotMandarin OrangeCardamon
Base
AmberLiquidambarWoody NotesAtlas CedarMuskCashmeranLabdanum
InformationalShared notesThyme, Black Pepper, Amber and Musk. 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
Spring50
Summer14
Fall93
Winter100
Day25
Night100
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#14,799
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched2023
Reviews6
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 →Sin Poetry opens with a dry splash of lemon and a warm, dusty grating of cinnamon. As it settles, it reveals a dark base of Atlas cedar and cashmeran. It feels dry and spicy on skin, making it an excellent option for cool autumn nights when wearing heavy sweaters.
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 Sin Poetry?
Elixir Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Elixir Intense is rated 4.67/5 from 30 votes; Sin Poetry is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Elixir Intense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sin Poetry for a woody and musky character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Intense or Sin Poetry?
Elixir Intense lasts longest (Elixir Intense 81/100, Sin Poetry 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Intense or Sin Poetry?
Projection is very close: Elixir Intense 70/100, Sin Poetry 69/100 for sillage.
Do Elixir Intense and Sin Poetry smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Thyme, Black Pepper, Amber and Musk.
Is Elixir Intense or Sin Poetry 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; Sin Poetry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Intense and Sin Poetry?
Elixir Intense has top notes of Thyme and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber and Cashmere Wood, a base of Olibanum and Musk. Sin Poetry has top notes of Black Pepper, Caraway, Pink Pepper and Thyme, heart notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cardamon, a base of Amber, Liquidambar, Woody Notes and Atlas Cedar.
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