Flask 08 vs Kings & Queens Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
90%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kings & Queens Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.
Flask 08Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kings & Queens ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flask 080/4
Kings & Queens Elixir4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kings & Queens Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Kings & Queens Elixir
- Value for money
- Kings & Queens Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kings & Queens Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Flask 08Lab StoryKings & Queens ElixirAmaranWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
3.91/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
50%Love
18%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKings & Queens Elixir
SillageKings & Queens Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKings & Queens ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
cinnamon61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
citrus61%
Scent match90%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitCardamomCinnamonNutmeg
Heart
LavenderLicorice
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmber
Top
CinnamonNutmegCardamomBergamot
Heart
LavenderGrapefruit
Base
SandalwoodLicoricePatchouliHaitian VetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring65
Summer65
Fall88
Winter100
Day79
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#41,664
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,618
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKings & Queens ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlask 08 by Lab Story opens with a punch of sharp grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a heavy grate of nutmeg. Grounded in sweet cinnamon spice and herbal lavender, the scent settles into a dark woody base of patchouli, earthy vetiver, and smooth sandalwood. Bitter licorice adds a dark twist through the middle hours whi…
Reviews →Kings & Queens Elixir by Amaran is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Kings & Queens Elixir was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender and Grapefruit; base notes are Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.
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, Flask 08 or Kings & Queens Elixir?
Kings & Queens Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Flask 08 is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Kings & Queens Elixir is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Flask 08 for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kings & Queens Elixir for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Flask 08 or Kings & Queens Elixir?
Kings & Queens Elixir lasts longest (Kings & Queens Elixir 87/100, Flask 08 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flask 08 or Kings & Queens Elixir?
Kings & Queens Elixir projects furthest (Kings & Queens Elixir 84/100, Flask 08 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flask 08 and Kings & Queens Elixir smell similar?
Very similar: a 90% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.
Is Flask 08 or Kings & Queens Elixir better for summer or winter?
Flask 08 suits day or night wear; Kings & Queens Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flask 08 and Kings & Queens Elixir?
Flask 08 has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender and Licorice, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Kings & Queens Elixir has top notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Grapefruit, a base of Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver.
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