Golden Elixir vs Oud Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
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.
Oud NoirChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Golden Elixir5/7
Oud Noir2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Golden Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Golden Elixir
- Longevity
- Golden Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Golden Elixir
- Value for money
- Golden Elixir
- Versatility
- Oud Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Golden ElixirRiiffs PerfumesOud NoirTed LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 29%Had 2%Want 68%
4.10/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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
39%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
309 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%
leather100%
smoky92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
oud61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCognacNutmeg
Heart
PralinePlumDatesDry Wood
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskAgarwood
Top
IncenseSaffronCoffeeNutmegCinnamon
Heart
LeatherBirchPlumPralineJasmine Sambac
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Praline and Plum. 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–
Spring26
Summer13
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerOud NoirMost 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#3,487
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winnerOud NoirHigher 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 →Ted Lapidus Oud Noir is a heavy winter fragrance that targets enthusiasts of dark, resinous woody blends. It centers on dry leather, smoldering incense, and a sweet plum note, offering a rich, warm wear during cold nights. The scent targets those looking for an affordable entry into smoky, oud-adjacent profiles.
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 Oud Noir?
Golden Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Golden Elixir is rated 4.24/5 from 71 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.10/5 from 309 votes. Choose Golden Elixir for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oud Noir for a leather and smoky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Golden Elixir or Oud Noir?
Golden Elixir lasts longest (Golden Elixir 77/100, Oud Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Golden Elixir or Oud Noir?
Golden Elixir projects furthest (Golden Elixir 69/100, Oud Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Golden Elixir and Oud Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Praline and Plum.
Is Golden Elixir or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Golden Elixir is the stronger pick. Oud Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Golden Elixir and Oud Noir?
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. Oud Noir has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Coffee and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Birch, Plum and Praline, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.
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