Fragrance comparison

In principio vs The Holy Prophet Elijah

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

4 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

The Holy Prophet Elijah

Phronema Perfumes

4.3816 votes

Rank #40,080 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 4 of 5 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
The Holy Prophet Elijah
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

In principio4/5

The Holy Prophet Elijah1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Holy Prophet Elijah
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In principio
Sillage & projection: In principio
Value for money: In principio
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In principio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In principioZanini

The Holy Prophet ElijahPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 9%Had 11%Want 80%

Category winnerThe Holy Prophet ElijahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIn principio

SillageIn principio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CastoreumRosemaryAtlas CedarCardamomAgarwoodAmbergrisOrrisMyrrhLabdanumThymeNutmegPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbergris and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,080

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn principioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…

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The Holy Prophet Elijah by Phronema Perfumes is a bold, unisex composition centered on regal Thai King Agarwood. Launched in 2024, it combines ancient resins, smoky birch tar, and spicy black cumin for an intense, spiritual experience. Perfect for cold evenings or contemplative autumn days, this scent offers depth and…

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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, In principio or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

In principio takes 4 of 5 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; The Holy Prophet Elijah is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose The Holy Prophet Elijah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In principio or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

They last about the same: In principio 83/100, The Holy Prophet Elijah 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In principio or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, The Holy Prophet Elijah 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In principio and The Holy Prophet Elijah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ambergris and Nutmeg.

Is In principio or The Holy Prophet Elijah better for summer or winter?

The Holy Prophet Elijah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In principio and The Holy Prophet Elijah?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. The Holy Prophet Elijah features Castoreum, Rosemary, Atlas Cedar, Cardamom and Agarwood.