Fragrance comparison

Impetus vs Elixir of Paradise

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Impetus

Qoteque

3.001 votes

Rank #65,355 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Elixir of Paradise

Brocard

5.001 votes

Rank #50,527 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir of Paradise takes 1 of 1 categories.

Impetus
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir of Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Impetus0/1

Elixir of Paradise1/1

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: Elixir of Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ImpetusQoteque

Elixir of ParadiseBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

musky84%

amber77%

white floral69%

cinnamon61%

white floral100%

floral91%

citrus83%

fresh74%

sweet65%

rose56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonLychee

Heart2-4 hrs

Water LilyJasminePeony

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanVanillaOakmossMusk

Top

PeachBergamotLychee

Heart

Orange BlossomPeonyJasmine

Base

Woody NotesOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesLychee, Jasmine, Peony and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Impetus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixir of ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Impetus by Qoteque opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy lychee and warm cinnamon. The initial spray has a bright alcohol surge that settles within two minutes. Once it calms, fresh water lily and pink peony float over sweet jasmine petals. It feels crisp yet gently sweet. Dewy aquatic floral notes keep the openin…

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Brocard Elixir of Paradise opens with a juicy splash of lychee and crisp bergamot before ripe peach softens the tartness. The heart turns distinctly white floral as peony, orange blossom, and clean jasmine build a bright, soapy haze over the fruit. As it settles, dark oakmoss and clean musk add a subtle dampness to th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Impetus or Elixir of Paradise?

Elixir of Paradise takes 1 of 1 categories. Impetus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Elixir of Paradise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Impetus for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir of Paradise for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Do Impetus and Elixir of Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lychee, Jasmine, Peony and Oakmoss.

Is Impetus or Elixir of Paradise better for summer or winter?

Impetus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impetus and Elixir of Paradise?

Impetus has top notes of Cinnamon and Lychee, heart notes of Water Lily, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk. Elixir of Paradise has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Lychee, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss and Musk.