Fragrance comparison

Elixir Suave vs Izia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,907 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elixir Suave

Ajmal

4.2010 votes

Rank #41,606 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Izia

Sisley

3.872,897 votes

Rank #3,585 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Suave takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elixir Suave
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Izia
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Elixir Suave4/5

Izia1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir SuaveAjmal

IziaSisley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.87/ 5 · 2,897 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerElixir SuaveRating 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

33%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,619 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityElixir Suave

SillageElixir Suave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value39

Category winnerElixir SuaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky88%

amber77%

powdery65%

woody53%

floral42%

rose100%

floral92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both rose, musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePink Pepper

Heart

Cedar

Base

MuskAmber

Top

White BergamotAldehydesPink Pepper

Heart

RoseAngelicaFloral NotesPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskCedarAmber

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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,585

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews95

Category winnerIziaHigher 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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Izia is a polished rose perfume with a bright, aldehydic opening, a soft peony and lily-of-the-valley heart, and a clean musky cedar base. It wears fresh first, then turns smoother and more powdery. This suits rose lovers who want something chic and modern rather than sweet or jammy. The opening can feel sharp, and th…

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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 Izia?

Elixir Suave takes 4 of 5 categories. Elixir Suave is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Izia is rated 3.87/5 from 2,897 votes. Choose Elixir Suave for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Izia for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Suave or Izia?

They last about the same: Elixir Suave 69/100, Izia 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Suave or Izia?

Elixir Suave projects furthest (Elixir Suave 75/100, Izia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Suave and Izia smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Pink Pepper, Cedar and Musk.

Is Elixir Suave or Izia better for summer or winter?

Elixir Suave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Suave and Izia?

Elixir Suave has top notes of Rose and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Musk and Amber. Izia has top notes of White Bergamot, Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Angelica, Floral Notes and Peony, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.