Fragrance comparison

Gold Elixir vs Thames

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gold Elixir

Ormonde Jayne

4.1244 votes

Rank #10,092 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Thames

Salas

—0 votes

Rank #81,094 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gold Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Thames
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.

Gold Elixir1/1

Thames0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 Jayne

ThamesSalas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

6%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

metallic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss

Top

PineappleCardamomCorianderCloveBlack CurrantDavanaSaffron

Heart

Turkish RoseGeraniumIndian JasmineTunisian Neroli

Base

SuedeCambodian OudCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMossVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Currant, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer78

Fall78

Winter100

Day71

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,092

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#81,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold 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…

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Thames by Salas delivers an inviting blend of sweet fruit, warm spices, and smooth woods. It opens with juicy pineapple and dark black currant, quickly balanced by a cozy kick of crushed cardamom, clove, and warm saffron. As the scent settles on skin, a heart of Turkish rose and fresh geranium softens the initial spic…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Gold Elixir and Thames smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Currant, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gold Elixir or Thames better for summer or winter?

Gold Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Elixir and Thames?

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. Thames has top notes of Pineapple, Cardamom, Coriander and Clove, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium, Indian Jasmine and Tunisian Neroli, a base of Suede, Cambodian Oud, Cedar and Sandalwood.