Gold Elixir vs Oud Du Futur IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Gold ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Du Futur IVChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gold Elixir3/4
Oud Du Futur IV1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Du Futur IV
- Value for money
- Gold Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold ElixirOrmonde JayneOud Du Futur IVBella BellissimaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
6%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
18%Hate
17 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
LongevityGold Elixir
SillageOud Du Futur IV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
rose92%
patchouli84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
metallic61%
warm spicy100%
oud90%
aromatic80%
fresh spicy70%
woody60%
rose50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
JasmineRoseGeranium
Base
PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss
Top
CardamomPink PepperBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
Indian OudGeraniumSaffronTurkish RoseHeliotropePatchouliLeatherJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmberStyraxCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer78
Fall78
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
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#10,092
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#50,827
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGold ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Elixir opens with a tart blackcurrant and geranium bite, quickly turning warmer as black pepper and saffron come forward. The floral heart is spicy rather than soft, with rose and jasmine sitting over patchouli, musk, moss and a light vanilla bean warmth. It suits someone who likes bold, sour-spicy florals with a…
Reviews →Oud Du Futur IV by Bella Bellissima delivers a bold, medicinal hit of Indian oud softened by jammy Turkish rose and warm cardamom. Built for cold November nights, this dense perfume hugs the skin with leather and cedarwood. It is a dry, resinous option for collectors who want a heavy, unsweetened oud profile.
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, Gold Elixir or Oud Du Futur IV?
Gold Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Gold Elixir is rated 4.12/5 from 44 votes; Oud Du Futur IV is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gold Elixir for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Du Futur IV for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Elixir or Oud Du Futur IV?
Gold Elixir lasts longest (Gold Elixir 84/100, Oud Du Futur IV 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Elixir or Oud Du Futur IV?
Oud Du Futur IV projects furthest (Oud Du Futur IV 83/100, Gold Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Elixir and Oud Du Futur IV smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper and Jasmine.
Is Gold Elixir or Oud Du Futur IV better for summer or winter?
Gold Elixir suits evening wear; Oud Du Futur IV suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Elixir and Oud Du Futur IV?
Gold Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Bean and Moss. Oud Du Futur IV has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Indian Oud, Geranium, Saffron and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Styrax and Cedar.
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