Fragrance comparison

Elixir Precious vs Orchid Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

Elixir Precious

Ajmal

4.4416 votes

Rank #34,839 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Orchid Noir

Just Jack

3.8893 votes

Rank #13,181 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orchid Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elixir Precious
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Orchid Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Elixir Precious2/5

Orchid Noir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Elixir Precious
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orchid Noir
Sillage & projection: Elixir Precious
Value for money: Orchid Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orchid Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir PreciousAjmal

Orchid NoirJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.88/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

Category winnerElixir PreciousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

33%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOrchid Noir

SillageElixir Precious

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value85

Category winnerOrchid NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

musky65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Kyara Incense

Heart

JasmineGardeniaYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberMusk

Top

Black CurrantBergamotYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesFruity NotesJasmineGardenia

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmberVanillaMusk

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 season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring53

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Men16

Unisex64

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOrchid NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 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…

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Just Jack Orchid Noir offers a budget friendly alternative to high end dark floral fragrances. The scent centers on ylang-ylang and orange, paired with a heavy base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It is a warm option for cold winter nights.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir Precious or Orchid Noir?

Orchid Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Precious is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes; Orchid Noir is rated 3.88/5 from 93 votes. Choose Elixir Precious for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Orchid Noir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Precious or Orchid Noir?

Orchid Noir lasts longest (Orchid Noir 72/100, Elixir Precious 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Precious or Orchid Noir?

Elixir Precious projects furthest (Elixir Precious 68/100, Orchid Noir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Precious and Orchid Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.

Is Elixir Precious or Orchid Noir better for summer or winter?

Elixir Precious suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Precious and Orchid Noir?

Elixir Precious has top notes of Kyara Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber and Musk. Orchid Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Amber and Vanilla.