Oriental Elixir vs Chouette Vierge No. 10
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Chouette Vierge Parfumée · 2024
Rank #55,540 WoodyWhite Floral
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oriental Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Oriental ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chouette Vierge No. 10Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oriental Elixir3/4
Chouette Vierge No. 101/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chouette Vierge No. 10
- Sillage & projection
- Oriental Elixir
- 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 ElixirBlackoudChouette Vierge No. 10Chouette Vierge ParfuméeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%
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
100%Love
0%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
LongevityChouette Vierge No. 10
SillageOriental Elixir
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%
white floral92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · 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
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily of the ValleyYlang YlangJasmineRoseIrisOudJasmine Sambac
Base6-10 hrs
Pink PepperMarshmallowSandalwoodTonka BeanOrris RootPatchouliAmbergrisCinnamon
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang Ylang. Durations are only published for Chouette Vierge No. 10, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring0
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#38,438
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#55,540
PerfumerHoang Nguyen
Launched2024
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 →Chouette Vierge No. 10 hits the air with a brisk flash of bitter neroli, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom petals. That bright citrus opening does not linger alone for long. Within minutes, real animalic oud surfaces, bringing a dark, resinous contrast to the initial sparkle. Creamy jasmine and powdery iris root…
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 Chouette Vierge No. 10?
Oriental Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Oriental Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Chouette Vierge No. 10 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Oriental Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chouette Vierge No. 10 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Elixir or Chouette Vierge No. 10?
Chouette Vierge No. 10 lasts longest (Chouette Vierge No. 10 80/100, Oriental Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Elixir or Chouette Vierge No. 10?
Oriental Elixir projects furthest (Oriental Elixir 56/100, Chouette Vierge No. 10 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oriental Elixir and Chouette Vierge No. 10 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang Ylang.
Is Oriental Elixir or Chouette Vierge No. 10 better for summer or winter?
Oriental Elixir suits daytime wear; Chouette Vierge No. 10 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Elixir and Chouette Vierge No. 10?
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. Chouette Vierge No. 10 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Pink Pepper, Marshmallow, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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