Moshriqa vs Elixir d'Amour
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 7 categories.
MoshriqaChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elixir d'AmourChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Moshriqa2/7
Elixir d'Amour4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir d'Amour
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Elixir d'Amour
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir d'Amour
- Value for money
- Moshriqa
- Versatility
- Moshriqa
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir d'Amour
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MoshriqaAjmalElixir d'AmourParfums d'ElmarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%
4.24/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerElixir d'AmourRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
64%Love
15%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
89 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir d'Amour
SillageElixir d'Amour
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoshriqaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
white floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
oud61%
woody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
green77%
oud69%
fresh61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseBergamot
Heart
RaspberrySaffronBlack CurrantSandalwood
Base
AmberAgarwood (Oud)MuskGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedar
Top15-30 mins
Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Bergamot and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer44
Fall100
Winter94
Day47
Night100
Spring78
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Category winnerMoshriqaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#12,486
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Moshriqa is a fruity floral woody scent that leans plush and warm, with a bright lift at the start. You get a bouquet feel (lily of the valley, jasmine, rose) over bergamot, then a darker berry streak with saffron spice. The dry-down turns ambery and woody with a clear oud and musk presence, best when you want a…
Reviews →Elixir d'Amour by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense woody amber fragrance built around an unexpected contrast. The first spray hits with sharp green fig leaf and sparkling bergamot before warming into dark sweetness. Bulgarian rose and tart raspberry quickly emerge, tangled with smoky guaiac wood. Beneath that lush fruit and…
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, Moshriqa or Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 7 categories. Moshriqa is rated 3.73/5 from 32 votes; Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose Moshriqa for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Moshriqa or Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 81/100, Moshriqa 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Moshriqa or Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 74/100, Moshriqa 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moshriqa and Elixir d'Amour smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Bergamot and Raspberry.
Is Moshriqa or Elixir d'Amour better for summer or winter?
For summer, Moshriqa is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. Moshriqa suits evening wear; Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moshriqa and Elixir d'Amour?
Moshriqa has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Black Currant and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Guaiac Wood. Elixir d'Amour has top notes of Fig Leaf, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Caramel and Amber.
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