Epic Mirage vs Élixir du Désert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Élixir du Désert takes 3 of 3 categories.
Epic MirageChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Élixir du DésertChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Epic Mirage0/3
Élixir du Désert3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Élixir du Désert
- Sillage & projection
- Élixir du Désert
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Élixir du Désert
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Epic MirageRisala EliteÉlixir du DésertParfum LabWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityÉlixir du Désert
SillageÉlixir du Désert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody88%
caramel77%
fruity65%
amber53%
vanilla42%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MarshmallowPearViolet LeavesYlang Ylang
Heart
Bubble GumCaramelLabdanumJasmine
Base
SugarTonkaSandalwoodCashmere WoodPatchouliVetiver
Top20-30 mins
LavenderCaramelGingerSpicesGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberCedarTonkaLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Labdanum, Jasmine and Tonka. Durations are only published for Élixir du Désert, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#52,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,687
PerfumerSamuel Moraes
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerÉlixir du DésertHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpic Mirage is a sweet, candy-toned gourmand built around marshmallow, pear, caramel and sugar, with woody depth underneath. It opens playful and sugary, then settles into a softer mix of tonka, sandalwood and cashmere wood. This reads clearly feminine and youthful, but the woods and patchouli stop it from feeling com…
Reviews →Élixir du Désert by Parfum Lab is a rich woody aromatic fragrance built for cold days and crisp nights. It opens with an invigorating blast of candied ginger, fresh bergamot, and sweet caramel, quickly grounded by clean herbal lavender. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a cozy heart of clove and jasmine emerges bef…
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, Epic Mirage or Élixir du Désert?
Élixir du Désert takes 3 of 3 categories. Epic Mirage is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Élixir du Désert is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Epic Mirage for a sweet and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Élixir du Désert for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Epic Mirage or Élixir du Désert?
Élixir du Désert lasts longest (Élixir du Désert 80/100, Epic Mirage 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epic Mirage or Élixir du Désert?
Élixir du Désert projects furthest (Élixir du Désert 75/100, Epic Mirage 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epic Mirage and Élixir du Désert smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Caramel, Labdanum, Jasmine and Tonka.
Is Epic Mirage or Élixir du Désert better for summer or winter?
Epic Mirage suits daytime wear; Élixir du Désert suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic Mirage and Élixir du Désert?
Epic Mirage has top notes of Marshmallow, Pear, Violet Leaves and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Bubble Gum, Caramel, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of Sugar, Tonka, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Élixir du Désert has top notes of Lavender, Caramel, Ginger and Spices, heart notes of Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber.
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