Fragrance comparison

Fitnessence vs Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #57,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Adi Ale Van

3.9732 votes

Rank #31,462 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fitnessence
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fitnessence2/7

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith5/7

Ratings & consensus: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Community sentiment: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Longevity: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Sillage & projection: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Value for money: Fitnessence
Versatility: Fitnessence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Gethsemane - Elixir of FaithAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

3.97/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%

Category winnerGethsemane - Elixir of FaithRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

56%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerGethsemane - Elixir of FaithMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGethsemane - Elixir of Faith

SillageGethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFitnessenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

leather74%

earthy65%

smoky56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

Top

Olive TreeBay LeafClovesBasil

Heart

Metallic notesOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CypressPine TreeElemi resinGurjan balsamCedar

Base

CastoreumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSaltCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Cloves, Basil and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Fitnessence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerFitnessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,759

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,462

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGethsemane - Elixir of FaithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi. Top notes are Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil; middle notes are Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Cypr…

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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, Fitnessence or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith takes 5 of 7 categories. Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes; Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith is rated 3.97/5 from 32 votes. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fitnessence or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith lasts longest (Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 80/100, Fitnessence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fitnessence or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith projects furthest (Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 81/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fitnessence and Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Cloves, Basil and Atlas Cedar.

Is Fitnessence or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fitnessence is the stronger pick. For winter, Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith is the stronger pick. Fitnessence suits daytime wear; Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fitnessence and Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith has top notes of Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil, heart notes of Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cypress, a base of Castoreum, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Salt.