Fragrance comparison

MTV Neon Metal vs Elixir d'Amour 2018

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

MTV Neon Metal

MTV Perfumes

4.0729 votes

Rank #31,004 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Elixir d'Amour 2018

Parfums d'Elmar

4.3265 votes

Rank #12,076 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 8 categories.

MTV Neon Metal
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elixir d'Amour 2018
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

MTV Neon Metal3/8

Elixir d'Amour 20185/8

Ratings & consensus: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Community sentiment: MTV Neon Metal
Longevity: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Sillage & projection: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Value for money: MTV Neon Metal
Versatility: MTV Neon Metal
Note pyramid (duration): Elixir d'Amour 2018
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir d'Amour 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MTV Neon MetalMTV Perfumes

Elixir d'Amour 2018Parfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

4.32/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

69%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerMTV Neon MetalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour 2018

SillageElixir d'Amour 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value27

Category winnerMTV Neon MetalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel91%

fruity83%

citrus74%

soft spicy65%

vanilla56%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryOrangeBergamotFig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

Cotton CandyLicoriceLilyFruity Notes

Base6-8 hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

SaffronFig LeafPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12 hrs

AmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmyrisLabdanumPatchouliMusk

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter64

Day63

Night100

Spring81

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerMTV Neon MetalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Party 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Work 8%

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#12,076

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MTV Neon Metal starts with a loud splash of tart raspberry, crisp bergamot, and bitter orange. A sharp twist of green fig leaf cuts through the initial blast. Within fifteen minutes, the scent pivots straight into a carnival boardwalk. Spun cotton candy, dark licorice, and syrupy red berries take over the middle stage…

Reviews →

Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour 2018 is a dark, decadent oriental spicy fragrance that feels like walking through a chilly evening market while eating a gourmet raspberry tart. Sprayed on the pulse points, it kicks off with sharp pink pepper, earthy fig leaf, and leathery saffron. Within twenty minutes, the initial spi…

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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, MTV Neon Metal or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 8 categories. MTV Neon Metal is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; Elixir d'Amour 2018 is rated 4.32/5 from 65 votes. Choose MTV Neon Metal for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elixir d'Amour 2018 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MTV Neon Metal or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 83/100, MTV Neon Metal 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MTV Neon Metal or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 79/100, MTV Neon Metal 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MTV Neon Metal and Elixir d'Amour 2018 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Caramel.

Is MTV Neon Metal or Elixir d'Amour 2018 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir d'Amour 2018 is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour 2018 is the stronger pick. MTV Neon Metal suits evening wear; Elixir d'Amour 2018 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MTV Neon Metal and Elixir d'Amour 2018?

MTV Neon Metal has top notes of Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Licorice, Lily and Fruity Notes, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Elixir d'Amour 2018 has top notes of Saffron, Fig Leaf, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Caramel.