Fragrance comparison

Kings & Queens Elixir vs Flask 08

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kings & Queens Elixir

Amaran

3.9122 votes

Rank #31,618 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

90%scent match

Very similar

Flask 08

Lab Story

4.836 votes

Rank #41,664 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kings & Queens Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kings & Queens Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flask 08
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Kings & Queens Elixir4/4

Flask 080/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kings & Queens Elixir
Sillage & projection: Kings & Queens Elixir
Value for money: Kings & Queens Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kings & Queens Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kings & Queens ElixirAmaran

Flask 08Lab Story

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

18%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityKings & Queens Elixir

SillageKings & Queens Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value54

Category winnerKings & Queens ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match90%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonNutmegCardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderGrapefruit

Base

SandalwoodLicoricePatchouliHaitian VetiverAmber

Top

GrapefruitCardamomCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

LavenderLicorice

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer65

Fall88

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men78

Unisex0

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKings & Queens ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kings & Queens Elixir by Amaran is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Kings & Queens Elixir was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender and Grapefruit; base notes are Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.

Reviews →

Flask 08 by Lab Story opens with a punch of sharp grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a heavy grate of nutmeg. Grounded in sweet cinnamon spice and herbal lavender, the scent settles into a dark woody base of patchouli, earthy vetiver, and smooth sandalwood. Bitter licorice adds a dark twist through the middle hours whi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kings & Queens Elixir or Flask 08?

Kings & Queens Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Kings & Queens Elixir is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Flask 08 is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kings & Queens Elixir for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flask 08 for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kings & Queens Elixir or Flask 08?

Kings & Queens Elixir lasts longest (Kings & Queens Elixir 87/100, Flask 08 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kings & Queens Elixir or Flask 08?

Kings & Queens Elixir projects furthest (Kings & Queens Elixir 84/100, Flask 08 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kings & Queens Elixir and Flask 08 smell similar?

Very similar: a 90% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Lavender.

Is Kings & Queens Elixir or Flask 08 better for summer or winter?

Kings & Queens Elixir suits evening wear; Flask 08 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kings & Queens Elixir and Flask 08?

Kings & Queens Elixir has top notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Grapefruit, a base of Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver. Flask 08 has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender and Licorice, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.