Oriental Elixir vs Colostrum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
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 longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ColostrumChoose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oriental Elixir3/4
Colostrum1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oriental Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Colostrum
- 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 ElixirBlackoudColostrumNatvm ParfvmWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%
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
50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOriental Elixir
SillageColostrum
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%
musky100%
fruity92%
rose84%
violet77%
yellow floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both violet
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
Top
LemonBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg
Base
White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night75
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#49,175
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 →Colostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…
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 Colostrum?
Oriental Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Oriental Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Oriental Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Elixir or Colostrum?
Oriental Elixir lasts longest (Oriental Elixir 70/100, Colostrum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Elixir or Colostrum?
Colostrum projects furthest (Colostrum 63/100, Oriental Elixir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oriental Elixir and Colostrum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Rose.
Is Oriental Elixir or Colostrum better for summer or winter?
Oriental Elixir suits daytime wear; Colostrum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Elixir and Colostrum?
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. Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.
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