Elixir Precious vs Isabey Gardenia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isabey Gardenia takes 3 of 5 categories.
Elixir PreciousChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Isabey GardeniaChoose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Elixir Precious1/5
Isabey Gardenia3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Isabey Gardenia
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Isabey Gardenia
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Elixir Precious
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isabey Gardenia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir PreciousAjmalIsabey GardeniaIsabeyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%
5.00/ 5 · 1,090 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerIsabey GardeniaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsabey Gardenia
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir PreciousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
white floral83%
musky65%
powdery48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
animalic40%
lactonic30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Kyara Incense
Heart
JasmineGardeniaYlang-Ylang
Base
AmberMusk
Top
Ylang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerTangerine
Heart
GardeniaJasmineIrisRose
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#34,839
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#25,811
PerfumerJean Jacques
Launched2006
Reviews0
Category winnerIsabey GardeniaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Elixir Precious is an ambery white floral with a smoky incense lift at the top. Jasmine, gardenia and ylang ylang bring a creamy, slightly powdery floral heart, then amber and musk take over with a warm, skin-close finish that can read a little animalic. A good pick if you like floral amber scents that feel plus…
Reviews →Designed for wearers who prefer rich French perfumery over sharp green florals, Isabey Gardenia fuses heady gardenia with tropical ylang-ylang and orange flower. Warm sandalwood and golden amber anchor the bouquet, creating a smooth, lactonic profile on skin. It suits black-tie galas, anniversary dinners, or warm summ…
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 Precious or Isabey Gardenia?
Isabey Gardenia takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Precious is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes; Isabey Gardenia is rated 5.00/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Elixir Precious for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Isabey Gardenia for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Precious or Isabey Gardenia?
Isabey Gardenia lasts longest (Isabey Gardenia 74/100, Elixir Precious 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Precious or Isabey Gardenia?
Projection is very close: Elixir Precious 68/100, Isabey Gardenia 68/100 for sillage.
Do Elixir Precious and Isabey Gardenia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.
Is Elixir Precious or Isabey Gardenia better for summer or winter?
Elixir Precious suits day or night wear; Isabey Gardenia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Precious and Isabey Gardenia?
Elixir Precious has top notes of Kyara Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber and Musk. Isabey Gardenia has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Tangerine, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.
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