Golden Elixir vs Odyssey Black Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Golden Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Golden ElixirChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Odyssey Black ForestChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Golden Elixir5/7
Odyssey Black Forest2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Golden Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Golden Elixir
- Longevity
- Golden Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Golden Elixir
- Value for money
- Golden Elixir
- Versatility
- Odyssey Black Forest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Odyssey Black Forest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Golden ElixirRiiffs PerfumesOdyssey Black ForestArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 29%Had 2%Want 68%
4.00/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%
Category winnerGolden ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate73%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
52 votes
40%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerGolden ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGolden Elixir
SillageGolden Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGolden ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
vanilla86%
fruity72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
cinnamon30%
sweet100%
vanilla86%
caramel72%
cherry58%
cinnamon44%
warm spicy30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCognacNutmeg
Heart
PralinePlumDatesDry Wood
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskAgarwood
Top
CaramelCherryCinnamonLactonesWhite Blossom
Heart
DatesHoneyNutmeg
Base
PralineVanillaTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Praline and Dates. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer11
Fall77
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring45
Summer3
Fall86
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOdyssey Black ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,461
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#13,952
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerOdyssey Black ForestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGolden Elixir opens with a warm hit of cinnamon, cognac and nutmeg, then settles into a sweet plum-praline core with dates and dry woods underneath. The overall effect is rich, smooth and clearly gourmand. It wears best in cooler weather, especially evenings or dressier casual settings. If you enjoy deep vanilla-tonka…
Reviews →Armaf Odyssey Black Forest lands on the skin with a heavy, thick sweetness that immediately conjures up a fresh slice of cherry chocolate cake. The fragrance opens with a sticky caramel and a medicinal cherry note, wrapped in lactonic warmth that mimics steamed milk. As the scent settles, the initial fruitiness pulls …
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, Golden Elixir or Odyssey Black Forest?
Golden Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Golden Elixir is rated 4.24/5 from 71 votes; Odyssey Black Forest is rated 4.00/5 from 48 votes. Choose Golden Elixir for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Odyssey Black Forest for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Golden Elixir or Odyssey Black Forest?
Golden Elixir lasts longest (Golden Elixir 77/100, Odyssey Black Forest 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Golden Elixir or Odyssey Black Forest?
Golden Elixir projects furthest (Golden Elixir 69/100, Odyssey Black Forest 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Golden Elixir and Odyssey Black Forest smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Praline and Dates.
Is Golden Elixir or Odyssey Black Forest better for summer or winter?
For summer, Golden Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Golden Elixir is the stronger pick. Odyssey Black Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Golden Elixir and Odyssey Black Forest?
Golden Elixir has top notes of Cinnamon, Cognac and Nutmeg, heart notes of Praline, Plum, Dates and Dry Wood, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Agarwood. Odyssey Black Forest has top notes of Caramel, Cherry, Cinnamon and Lactones, heart notes of Dates, Honey and Nutmeg, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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