'Ilm vs Elixir Perfume Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
'Ilm takes 4 of 5 categories.
'IlmChoose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Elixir Perfume ExtraitChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
'Ilm4/5
Elixir Perfume Extrait1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 'Ilm
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 'Ilm
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Perfume Extrait
- Value for money
- 'Ilm
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 'Ilm
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
'IlmXerjoffElixir Perfume ExtraitXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
3.72/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 63%
Category winner'IlmRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
12%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
7%Hate
169 votes
50%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
11%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity'Ilm
SillageElixir Perfume Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner'IlmBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
woody83%
animalic65%
amber48%
mossy30%
woody100%
amber88%
oud77%
rose65%
animalic53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, oud and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Laotian OudGurjan balsamAustralian Sandalwood
Heart
AmbergrisOakmossAtlas Cedar
Base
Amber
Top
RoseCopaiba balm
Heart
LabdanumCade oilCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Laotian OudGurjan balsamAmber
InformationalShared notesLaotian Oud, Gurjan balsam and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer33
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter88
Day33
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#5,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#24,500
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winner'IlmHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot'Ilm by Xerjoff focuses almost entirely on unvarnished Laotian oud, opening with a sharp, medicinal pop of Gurjan balsam and Australian Sandalwood. It hits skin with an oily, slightly gasoline-like punch before revealing its deep resinous core. Within thirty minutes, Atlas Cedar and salty ambergris smooth the edges i…
Reviews →Xerjoff Elixir Perfume Extrait opens with a sharp burst of smoky Laotian oud and floral rose, backed by thick copaiba balm. Within fifteen minutes on skin, dark cade oil and earthy cypriol oil push forward, giving the heart a campfire smoke texture. The dry-down relies on golden amber and gurjan balsam to smooth out t…
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, 'Ilm or Elixir Perfume Extrait?
'Ilm takes 4 of 5 categories. 'Ilm is rated 4.25/5 from 169 votes; Elixir Perfume Extrait is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose 'Ilm for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Elixir Perfume Extrait for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 'Ilm or Elixir Perfume Extrait?
They last about the same: 'Ilm 81/100, Elixir Perfume Extrait 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 'Ilm or Elixir Perfume Extrait?
Projection is very close: Elixir Perfume Extrait 72/100, 'Ilm 70/100 for sillage.
Do 'Ilm and Elixir Perfume Extrait smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Laotian Oud, Gurjan balsam and Amber.
Is 'Ilm or Elixir Perfume Extrait better for summer or winter?
Elixir Perfume Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 'Ilm and Elixir Perfume Extrait?
'Ilm has top notes of Laotian Oud, Gurjan balsam and Australian Sandalwood, heart notes of Ambergris, Oakmoss and Atlas Cedar, a base of Amber. Elixir Perfume Extrait has top notes of Rose and Copaiba balm, heart notes of Labdanum, Cade oil and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Laotian Oud, Gurjan balsam and Amber.
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