Fragrance comparison

Naram's Savage Elixir vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

4 wins

Naram's Savage Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,163 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,158 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Naram's Savage Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Naram's Savage Elixir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Naram's Savage Elixir4/4

VIII Eight0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Naram's Savage ElixirThe Dua Brand

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNaram's Savage Elixir

SillageNaram's Savage Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNaram's Savage ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sichuan PepperGuaiac WoodPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliTangerineBergamotLavenderGeraniumLabdanumCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Naram's Savage Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNaram's Savage ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naram's Savage Elixir by The Dua Brand brings together the fiery, peppery punch of modern blue colognes and the thick, cozy warmth of classic amber musk. It opens with sharp bergamot, cracked Sichuan pepper, and warm cinnamon that instantly grab your attention with a bold, radiant kick. As the initial blast calms down…

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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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, Naram's Savage Elixir or VIII Eight?

Naram's Savage Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Naram's Savage Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Naram's Savage Elixir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Naram's Savage Elixir or VIII Eight?

Naram's Savage Elixir lasts longest (Naram's Savage Elixir 80/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Naram's Savage Elixir or VIII Eight?

Naram's Savage Elixir projects furthest (Naram's Savage Elixir 75/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Naram's Savage Elixir and VIII Eight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Bergamot.

Is Naram's Savage Elixir or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Naram's Savage Elixir suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Naram's Savage Elixir and VIII Eight?

Naram's Savage Elixir features Sichuan Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.