Oriental Elixir vs N-Geen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oriental Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.
Oriental ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
N-GeenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oriental Elixir4/4
N-Geen0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oriental Elixir
- 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 ElixirBlackoudN-GeenQuearméWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
2.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 33%Want 44%
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
20%Love
10%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOriental Elixir
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%
powdery83%
musky65%
fresh spicy48%
animalic30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody 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
CuminHoney
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskCedarGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesViolet, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for N-Geen, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#69,570
PerfumerCaroline de Boutiny
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Quearmé N-Geen is a bold woody spicy fragrance created for men who appreciate uncompromising depth. It opens with an immediate flash of pungent cumin sweetened by rich, unrefined honey. As the initial sharpness mellows, a heart of earthy patchouli and powdery violet provides an intriguing textural contrast, softening …
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 N-Geen?
Oriental Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Oriental Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; N-Geen is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Oriental Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose N-Geen for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Elixir or N-Geen?
Oriental Elixir lasts longest (Oriental Elixir 70/100, N-Geen 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Elixir or N-Geen?
Oriental Elixir projects furthest (Oriental Elixir 56/100, N-Geen 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oriental Elixir and N-Geen smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Amber.
Is Oriental Elixir or N-Geen better for summer or winter?
Oriental Elixir suits daytime wear; N-Geen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Elixir and N-Geen?
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. N-Geen has top notes of Cumin and Honey, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Amber.
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