Killer Angelic Elixir vs Zaya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Killer Angelic ElixirChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
ZayaChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Killer Angelic Elixir2/5
Zaya2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zaya
- Sillage & projection
- Killer Angelic Elixir
- Value for money
- Killer Angelic Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zaya
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Killer Angelic ElixirThe Dua BrandZayaParfums d'ElmarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%
4.36/ 5 · 113 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
69%Love
15%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
7%Hate
113 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZaya
SillageKiller Angelic Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKiller Angelic ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
whiskey84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fruity77%
cinnamon69%
honey61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MaltFruity NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotCinnamonVanillaPralineOrangeCoffeeCognac
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
CognacAppleHoneyNutmegBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonOakDatesTonka Bean
Base8-12 hrs
Siam BenzoinPralineVanillaSandalowood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day64
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#56,192
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,975
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerZayaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKiller Angelic Elixir by The Dua Brand blends the sweet cognac warmth of Kilian Angels Share with the peaty whiskey kick of Mugler Pure Malt into a rich, boozy gourmand. Right away, you get a rush of aged liquor, bright orange zest, and hot cinnamon that smells like walking into a cozy holiday gathering. As it settles…
Reviews →Parfums d'Elmar Zaya smells like warm spiced apple compote drizzled with golden honey and aged cognac. The opening hits fast. A crisp blast of fresh orchard apple blends into boozy warmth and grated nutmeg before rich honey thickens the air. As the heart takes over, toasted oak wood, sticky dates, and ground cinnamon …
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, Killer Angelic Elixir or Zaya?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Killer Angelic Elixir is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Zaya is rated 4.36/5 from 113 votes. Choose Killer Angelic Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zaya for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Killer Angelic Elixir or Zaya?
They last about the same: Zaya 81/100, Killer Angelic Elixir 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Killer Angelic Elixir or Zaya?
Killer Angelic Elixir projects furthest (Killer Angelic Elixir 75/100, Zaya 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Killer Angelic Elixir and Zaya smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Vanilla.
Is Killer Angelic Elixir or Zaya better for summer or winter?
Killer Angelic Elixir suits evening wear; Zaya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Killer Angelic Elixir and Zaya?
Killer Angelic Elixir features Malt, Fruity Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Zaya has top notes of Cognac, Apple, Honey and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cinnamon, Oak, Dates and Tonka Bean, a base of Siam Benzoin, Praline, Vanilla and Sandalowood.
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