Fragrance comparison

L'Elexir d'Amour vs Venus Amber

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Elexir d'Amour

Julisis

4.002 votes

Rank #22,734 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Venus Amber

JoAnne Bassett

4.205 votes

Rank #43,189 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Venus Amber
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity.

L'Elexir d'Amour2/3

Venus Amber1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Venus Amber
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

Venus AmberJoAnne Bassett

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

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

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVenus Amber

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%

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and woody

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

VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumCedarBergamotYuzuPalisander RosewoodSageCardamomLemonJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Venus Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 29%Work 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#43,189

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Natural perfume wears differently. Venus Amber by JoAnne Bassett does not blast the room with synthetic projection chemicals. Instead, you get an immediate rush of tart blood orange, bright yuzu, and sparkling bergamot that quickly dries into dry cardamom and herbal sage. Within twenty minutes, the citrus oils settle …

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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 Venus Amber?

L'Elexir d'Amour takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Elexir d'Amour is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Venus Amber is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Elexir d'Amour for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Venus Amber for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, L'Elexir d'Amour or Venus Amber?

Venus Amber lasts longest (Venus Amber 90/100, L'Elexir d'Amour 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elexir d'Amour or Venus Amber?

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

Do L'Elexir d'Amour and Venus Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot.

Is L'Elexir d'Amour or Venus Amber better for summer or winter?

Venus Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elexir d'Amour and Venus Amber?

L'Elexir d'Amour features Palisander Rosewood, Blood Orange, White Pepper, Kyara Incense and Russian Leather. Venus Amber features Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Labdanum, Cedar and Bergamot.