Oriental Elixir vs Chichen Itza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Oriental ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chichen ItzaChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Oriental Elixir2/4
Chichen Itza2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chichen Itza
- Sillage & projection
- Chichen Itza
- Value for money
- Oriental Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oriental Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oriental ElixirBlackoudChichen ItzaMundusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%
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
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChichen Itza
SillageChichen Itza
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%
sweet100%
woody92%
caramel84%
white floral77%
coconut69%
amber61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody
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
Top20-30 mins
Ylang YlangBergamotWater JasmineGrassRose
Heart2-4 hrs
PeachCaramelLilyVioletCypriolPear BlossomWhite Heliotrope
Base6-8+ hrs
CoconutCashmere WoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaMuskebony treeGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Rose and Ylang Ylang. Durations are only published for Chichen Itza, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#67,425
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOriental ElixirHigher 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 →Mundus Chichen Itza presents a bold collision between lush jungle freshness and rich dessert sweetness. The first spray releases a snappy flash of green grass, juicy bergamot, and sweet ylang ylang. Within minutes, that early greenery yields to a thick, indulgent heart of warm caramel, ripe peach, and powdery white he…
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 Chichen Itza?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oriental Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Chichen Itza is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Oriental Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chichen Itza for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Elixir or Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza lasts longest (Chichen Itza 80/100, Oriental Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Elixir or Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza projects furthest (Chichen Itza 75/100, Oriental Elixir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oriental Elixir and Chichen Itza smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Rose and Ylang Ylang.
Is Oriental Elixir or Chichen Itza better for summer or winter?
Oriental Elixir suits daytime wear; Chichen Itza suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Elixir and Chichen Itza?
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. Chichen Itza has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Water Jasmine and Grass, heart notes of Peach, Caramel, Lily and Violet, a base of Coconut, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Tonka Bean.
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