Fragrance comparison

Glistening vs Oud For Elixir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

3 wins

Glistening

Boadicea the Victorious · 2010

4.5468 votes

Rank #10,059 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Oud For Elixir

Aura de Arabia

1.002 votes

Rank #75,756 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Glistening takes 3 of 4 categories.

Glistening
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud For Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money.

Glistening3/4

Oud For Elixir1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GlisteningBoadicea the Victorious

Oud For ElixirAura de Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

81%Love

7%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

68 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityGlistening

SillageGlistening

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOud For ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

metallic69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

powdery69%

metallic61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Lavender

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex29

Women5

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2010

Reviews5

Overall rank#75,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGlisteningHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Glistening opens with a fiery surge of red saffron and warm nutmeg spice before revealing a deep heart of natural Hindi oud and aromatic lavender. Grounded on an earthy bed of dark patchouli and musk, this rich unisex perfume delivers impressive projection for cold autumn evenings, formal winte…

Reviews →

Oud For Elixir by Aura de Arabia is a complex, aromatic scent launched in 2023. It centers on a spicy blend of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender that settles into a deep, woody agarwood base. This fragrance is designed for those who appreciate a sharp, resinous profile, performing best during cooler autumn evenings or for…

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, Glistening or Oud For Elixir?

Glistening takes 3 of 4 categories. Glistening is rated 4.54/5 from 68 votes; Oud For Elixir is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Glistening for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud For Elixir for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Glistening or Oud For Elixir?

Glistening lasts longest (Glistening 83/100, Oud For Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glistening or Oud For Elixir?

Glistening projects furthest (Glistening 75/100, Oud For Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glistening and Oud For Elixir smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender.

Is Glistening or Oud For Elixir better for summer or winter?

Glistening suits evening wear; Oud For Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glistening and Oud For Elixir?

Glistening has top notes of Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Oud For Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Musk and Patchouli.