Fragrance comparison

Nameless vs Elixir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,052 ratings analysed

Nameless

Mark Buxton

3.4840 votes

Rank #48,857 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,342 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir takes 4 of 6 categories.

Nameless
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Nameless2/6

Elixir4/6

Ratings & consensus: Elixir
Community sentiment: Elixir
Longevity: Elixir
Sillage & projection: Nameless
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Nameless
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NamelessMark Buxton

ElixirPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 54%

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElixir

SillageNameless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

amber80%

cinnamon70%

coffee60%

lavender50%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderCardamomMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonCoffeeCloveJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarBenzoinWoodsy NotesAmberFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top

EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon

Heart

Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Nameless, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNamelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,857

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,342

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nameless by Mark Buxton is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a contrast between crisp freshness and cozy warmth. It opens with aromatic lavender, bright mandarin orange, zesty cardamom, and sweet orange blossom. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the heart reveals a comforting blend of coffee, spicy cinnamon, …

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Elixir is a cool, smoky incense fragrance with cardamom, cinnamon, rose and woods wrapped in a steamy eucalyptus lift. Reviewers often describe it as church incense with the windows open, a mix of old stone, warm spice, Turkish bath air and soft rose rather than a heavy resin bomb. It suits people who like atmospheric…

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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, Nameless or Elixir?

Elixir takes 4 of 6 categories. Nameless is rated 3.48/5 from 40 votes; Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes. Choose Nameless for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nameless or Elixir?

Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 65/100, Nameless 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nameless or Elixir?

Nameless projects furthest (Nameless 70/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nameless and Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine.

Is Nameless or Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nameless is the stronger pick. For winter, Nameless is the stronger pick. Nameless suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nameless and Elixir?

Nameless has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coffee, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Elixir has top notes of Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Mace, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood.