Fragrance comparison

Elixir Suave vs Azabache Chapter 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Elixir Suave

Ajmal

4.2010 votes

Rank #41,606 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Azabache Chapter 2

Pigmentarium

4.4432 votes

Rank #32,977 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azabache Chapter 2 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elixir Suave
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Azabache Chapter 2
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Elixir Suave1/5

Azabache Chapter 24/5

Ratings & consensus: Azabache Chapter 2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azabache Chapter 2
Sillage & projection: Elixir Suave
Value for money: Azabache Chapter 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azabache Chapter 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir SuaveAjmal

Azabache Chapter 2Pigmentarium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

4.44/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerAzabache Chapter 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

56%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAzabache Chapter 2

SillageElixir Suave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAzabache Chapter 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky88%

amber77%

powdery65%

woody53%

floral42%

rose100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both rose, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePink Pepper

Heart

Cedar

Base

MuskAmber

Top

Pink PepperGeraniumBergamot

Heart

RoseVerbenaLily of the ValleyViolet LeafJasmine

Base

IncenseLabdanumCedarMyrrhAmberMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Pink Pepper, Cedar 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 season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,977

PerfumerArturo Obegero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzabache Chapter 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Elixir Suave is a rose-forward oriental floral that opens with rosy spice from pink pepper, then settles into a smooth rose and cedar heart. The dry-down turns musky and ambered, with a soft powdery warmth that can read slightly animalic on some skin. It suits anyone who likes rose in a warm, clean, slightly sen…

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Azabache Chapter 2 by Pigmentarium delivers a rich, dark floral experience built around a heavy dose of rose and warm resinous undertones. The scent wears best during cool spring evenings, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, spicy layer of incense and geranium. It suits those who appreciate gothic, bold, and unconventiona…

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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 Suave or Azabache Chapter 2?

Azabache Chapter 2 takes 4 of 5 categories. Elixir Suave is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Azabache Chapter 2 is rated 4.44/5 from 32 votes. Choose Elixir Suave for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Azabache Chapter 2 for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Suave or Azabache Chapter 2?

Azabache Chapter 2 lasts longest (Azabache Chapter 2 75/100, Elixir Suave 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Suave or Azabache Chapter 2?

Elixir Suave projects furthest (Elixir Suave 75/100, Azabache Chapter 2 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Suave and Azabache Chapter 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Pink Pepper, Cedar and Musk.

Is Elixir Suave or Azabache Chapter 2 better for summer or winter?

Elixir Suave suits evening wear; Azabache Chapter 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Suave and Azabache Chapter 2?

Elixir Suave has top notes of Rose and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Musk and Amber. Azabache Chapter 2 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Verbena, Lily of the Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh.