Lao Oud vs Lao Oud Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
83%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lao Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.
Lao OudChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lao Oud ElixirChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lao Oud2/5
Lao Oud Elixir3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lao Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lao Oud Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Lao Oud Elixir
- Value for money
- Lao Oud Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lao Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lao OudBortnikoffLao Oud ElixirBortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 197 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%
Category winnerLao OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
197 votes
70%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLao Oud Elixir
SillageLao Oud Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLao Oud ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
cacao77%
coffee69%
vanilla61%
oud100%
warm spicy91%
cacao83%
coffee74%
leather65%
floral56%
Scent match83%Very similar · both oud, warm spicy and cacao
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MagnoliaPink Pepper
Heart
CacaoBeeswaxPeru BalsamChamomileCinnamon
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Indian OudCoffeeGuaiac WoodWoody NotesVanilla AbsoluteBirch TarTonka Bean
Top
MagnoliaPink Pepper
Heart
CacaoChamomilePeru BalsamCinnamonBeeswax
Base
OudIndian OudCoffeeBirch TarGuaiac WoodVanilla AbsoluteWoody NotesTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Pink Pepper, Cacao and Beeswax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring20
Summer20
Fall80
Winter100
Day33
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#2,553
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews60
Overall rank#36,755
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerLao OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLao Oud by Bortnikoff centers on authentic Laotian agarwood oil paired with dark cacao, roasted coffee beans, and warm beeswax. Opening with sharp pink pepper and floral magnolia, the scent settles on skin with resinous warmth. It fits cold winter evenings, outdoor gatherings, and formal nighttime wear when you want a…
Reviews →Lao Oud Elixir opens with a pungent blast of unrefined Indian oud and sharp pink pepper before softening into dark cacao, warm beeswax, and dry herbal chamomile. Created by Dmitry Bortnikoff in an ultra-dense 45% concentration, this resinous extract settles into a heavy base of smoky birch tar, roasted coffee beans, g…
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, Lao Oud or Lao Oud Elixir?
Lao Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Lao Oud is rated 4.27/5 from 197 votes; Lao Oud Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Lao Oud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lao Oud Elixir for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Lao Oud or Lao Oud Elixir?
Lao Oud Elixir lasts longest (Lao Oud Elixir 90/100, Lao Oud 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lao Oud or Lao Oud Elixir?
Lao Oud Elixir projects furthest (Lao Oud Elixir 81/100, Lao Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lao Oud and Lao Oud Elixir smell similar?
Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and cacao accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Pink Pepper, Cacao and Beeswax.
Is Lao Oud or Lao Oud Elixir better for summer or winter?
Lao Oud Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lao Oud and Lao Oud Elixir?
Lao Oud has top notes of Magnolia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Beeswax, Peru Balsam and Chamomile, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Indian Oud, Coffee and Guaiac Wood. Lao Oud Elixir has top notes of Magnolia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Chamomile, Peru Balsam and Cinnamon, a base of Oud, Indian Oud, Coffee and Birch Tar.
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