Fragrance comparison

Elysion vs Golden Phoenix

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elysion

WienerBlut

3.7737 votes

Rank #21,209 WoodyMusky

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Golden Phoenix

Alkemia Perfumes

3.506 votes

Rank #52,775 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysion takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elysion
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Golden Phoenix
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Elysion3/4

Golden Phoenix1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysion
Sillage & projection: Elysion
Value for money: Golden Phoenix
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElysionWienerBlut

Golden PhoenixAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 14%Had 6%Want 81%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityElysion

SillageElysion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGolden PhoenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

fresh84%

anis77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

amber100%

woody91%

balsamic83%

smoky74%

caramel65%

citrus56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Angelica RootRed PepperAniseIso E SuperFig LeafMimosaMuskCedarCitronWater JasmineAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmberHinoki incenseCaramelCitronAustralian SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine TeaRosemaryCashmere WoodAniseLiquor

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAnise, Citron 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

Summer63

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#52,775

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElysionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysion reads as an airy woody musk with a green, crisp edge rather than a dense statement scent. Iso E Super seems to shape much of the wear, while fig leaf, mimosa and angelica root add a light leafy softness. It feels intimate, fresh and genuinely unisex. If you like subtle perfumes that stay close and wear like a …

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Golden Phoenix by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Golden Phoenix was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elysion or Golden Phoenix?

Elysion takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysion is rated 3.77/5 from 37 votes; Golden Phoenix is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Elysion for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Golden Phoenix for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysion or Golden Phoenix?

Elysion lasts longest (Elysion 69/100, Golden Phoenix 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysion or Golden Phoenix?

Elysion projects furthest (Elysion 58/100, Golden Phoenix 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysion and Golden Phoenix smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Anise, Citron and Amber.

Is Elysion or Golden Phoenix better for summer or winter?

Elysion suits daytime wear; Golden Phoenix suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysion and Golden Phoenix?

Elysion features Angelica Root, Red Pepper, Anise, Iso E Super and Fig Leaf. Golden Phoenix features Amber, Hinoki incense, Caramel, Citron and Australian Sandalwood.