Orange Elixir vs Serpent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orange Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories.
Orange ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SerpentChoose it for a iris and almond character.
Orange Elixir1/1
Serpent0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orange Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orange ElixirRefanSerpentJohn Mac SteedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky88%
woody77%
fresh65%
powdery53%
fresh spicy42%
iris100%
almond92%
powdery84%
woody77%
nutty69%
violet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OrangeCitrusesWoody NotesMuskOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
IrisAlmondMuskWoody NotesCardamomPepperOrange BlossomCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Serpent, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
Not enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,232
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#65,653
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOrange ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrange Elixir by Refan is a bright citrus fragrance that leans musky and lightly woody as it settles. Expect an orange forward opening, then a clean, soft musky dry down with a touch of orange blossom and a faint powdery feel. It reads easygoing and daytime friendly, especially if you like simple citrus scents that s…
Reviews →Serpent by John Mac Steed delivers an intriguing blend of cool iris root, toasted almond, and warm spices. The first spray releases a brisk flash of citruses and cracked black pepper before settling down. It is not overly sweet. Instead, powdery iris petals take center stage alongside a distinctly nutty almond facet t…
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, Orange Elixir or Serpent?
Orange Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories. Orange Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Serpent is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Orange Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serpent for a iris and almond character.
Do Orange Elixir and Serpent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom.
Is Orange Elixir or Serpent better for summer or winter?
Orange Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Elixir and Serpent?
Orange Elixir features Orange, Citruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom. Serpent features Iris, Almond, Musk, Woody Notes and Cardamom.
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