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MI'RAJ vs Perfect Elixir

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

Updated 796 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • MI'RAJ

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

  • Perfect Elixir

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

MI'RAJ2/4
Perfect Elixir2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
MI'RAJ
Sillage & projection
MI'RAJ
Value for money
Perfect Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Perfect Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MI'RAJEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions
Perfect ElixirMarc Jacobs
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%
3.81/ 5 · 790 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

35%Love
30%Like
18%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

790 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate96
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityMI'RAJ

SillageMI'RAJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value13
¤ Price value46
Category winnerPerfect ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
amber84%
honey77%
vanilla69%
patchouli61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PepperRhubarbCoffeeStrawberryCaramelCardamomCinnamonPlum
Heart
IrisRoseJasmineGeraniumHoneyMilk
Base
CedarAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisCivetOakmoss
Top15-30 mins
PlumHoneyRhubarb
Heart2-4 hrs
AmberOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaResinPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Plum, Honey and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Perfect Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Spring71
Summer38
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men1
Unisex8
Women91
Date 32%Casual 29%Party 22%Work 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,500

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,637

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerPerfect ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MI'RAJ by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions opens with a surprising rush of sweet ripe strawberry, tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and warm cinnamon over melted caramel. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals creamy steamed milk, golden honey, soft iris, and velvety rose petals. The base ancho…

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir takes the juicy fruitiness of the original pillar into darker, richer territory. It starts loud. Tart rhubarb cuts straight through sweet dark plum, stopping the sticky honey top note from turning into pure sugar during the first twenty minutes. Then, the warmth arrives. Golden amber and smo…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MI'RAJ or Perfect Elixir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MI'RAJ is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Perfect Elixir is rated 3.81/5 from 790 votes. Choose MI'RAJ for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Perfect Elixir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MI'RAJ or Perfect Elixir?

MI'RAJ lasts longest (MI'RAJ 100/100, Perfect Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MI'RAJ or Perfect Elixir?

MI'RAJ projects furthest (MI'RAJ 75/100, Perfect Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MI'RAJ and Perfect Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Plum, Honey and Patchouli.

Is MI'RAJ or Perfect Elixir better for summer or winter?

MI'RAJ suits evening wear; Perfect Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MI'RAJ and Perfect Elixir?

MI'RAJ has top notes of Pepper, Rhubarb, Coffee and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam. Perfect Elixir has top notes of Plum, Honey and Rhubarb, heart notes of Amber and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Resin and Patchouli.

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