Oriental Elixir vs Aoud Blue Notes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aoud Blue Notes takes 2 of 4 categories.
Oriental ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aoud Blue NotesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oriental Elixir1/4
Aoud Blue Notes2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Value for money
- Oriental Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Blue Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oriental ElixirBlackoudAoud Blue NotesManceraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
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
41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
1,057 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAoud Blue Notes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOriental ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
violet77%
leather69%
floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonMandarin
Heart
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang YlangPatchouli
Base
LeatherGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,076
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#3,290
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews118
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriental Elixir by Blackoud opens with a bright blast of bergamot, mandarin, and sharp lemon before settling into a dense heart of violet leaf, dark rose, and earthy patchouli. As the top notes fade, a dry leather note emerges alongside guaiac wood and powdery orris root, creating a dark woody warmth on skin. The vani…
Reviews →Aoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…
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, Oriental Elixir or Aoud Blue Notes?
Aoud Blue Notes takes 2 of 4 categories. Oriental Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes. Choose Oriental Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Elixir or Aoud Blue Notes?
They last about the same: Oriental Elixir 70/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Elixir or Aoud Blue Notes?
Aoud Blue Notes projects furthest (Aoud Blue Notes 62/100, Oriental Elixir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oriental Elixir and Aoud Blue Notes smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Orris Root.
Is Oriental Elixir or Aoud Blue Notes better for summer or winter?
Oriental Elixir suits daytime wear; Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Elixir and Aoud Blue Notes?
Oriental Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Leather, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood.
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