Fragrance comparison

L'Elexir d'Amour vs Sacred Frankincense 5

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Elexir d'Amour

Julisis

4.002 votes

Rank #22,734 Fresh SpicyAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred Frankincense 5

JoAnne Bassett

4.504 votes

Rank #36,043 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elexir d'Amour takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Elexir d'Amour
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Sacred Frankincense 5
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Elexir d'Amour2/3

Sacred Frankincense 51/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sacred Frankincense 5
Sillage & projection: L'Elexir d'Amour
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Elexir d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Elexir d'AmourJulisis

Sacred Frankincense 5JoAnne Bassett

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 18%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySacred Frankincense 5

SillageL'Elexir d'Amour

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

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

beeswax77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Palisander RosewoodBlood OrangeWhite PepperKyara IncenseRussian LeatherBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Palisander RosewoodBeeswaxVanillaBlood OrangeFloral NotesAglaiaBulgarian RoseOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood and Blood Orange. Durations are only published for Sacred Frankincense 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#36,043

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerL'Elexir d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Elexir d'Amour by Julisis is a woody aromatic scent that challenges common fragrance norms. It opens with bright blood orange, rapidly transitioning into a smoky Russian leather heart anchored by rare woods like kyara and Chinese chiu. This composition creates a warm, intense atmosphere perfect for those seeking a u…

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Sacred Frankincense 5 by JoAnne Bassett is an artisanal oriental woody fragrance that centers around rich palisander rosewood, unbleached beeswax, and gentle frankincense resin. A brief burst of blood orange enlivens the opening before melting into a heart of Bulgarian rose, delicate night florals, and sweet Madagasca…

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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, L'Elexir d'Amour or Sacred Frankincense 5?

L'Elexir d'Amour takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Elexir d'Amour is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Sacred Frankincense 5 is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose L'Elexir d'Amour for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Sacred Frankincense 5 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elexir d'Amour or Sacred Frankincense 5?

Sacred Frankincense 5 lasts longest (Sacred Frankincense 5 80/100, L'Elexir d'Amour 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elexir d'Amour or Sacred Frankincense 5?

L'Elexir d'Amour projects furthest (L'Elexir d'Amour 75/100, Sacred Frankincense 5 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elexir d'Amour and Sacred Frankincense 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood and Blood Orange.

Is L'Elexir d'Amour or Sacred Frankincense 5 better for summer or winter?

Sacred Frankincense 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elexir d'Amour and Sacred Frankincense 5?

L'Elexir d'Amour features Palisander Rosewood, Blood Orange, White Pepper, Kyara Incense and Russian Leather. Sacred Frankincense 5 features Palisander Rosewood, Beeswax, Vanilla, Blood Orange and Floral Notes.