Oriental Elixir vs Signature
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Signature takes 2 of 4 categories.
Oriental ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SignatureChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Oriental Elixir1/4
Signature2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oriental Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Signature
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Signature
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oriental ElixirBlackoudSignatureKenneth ColeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
4.23/ 5 · 468 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
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
42%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
468 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOriental Elixir
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSignatureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
violet77%
leather69%
floral61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
floral69%
violet61%
Scent match60%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
Top
VioletGrapefruitOrangePimentoCardamom
Heart
Water LilyOrris Root
Base
PapyrusGuaiac WoodSpicesAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesViolet, Orris Root, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
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#26,405
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSignatureHigher 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 →Kenneth Cole Signature opens with a bright flash of grapefruit and violet leaf before settling into a dry, paper-like papyrus and guaiac wood core. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl in 2005, it offers an approachable woody scent tailored for office wear and mild spring mornings.
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 Signature?
Signature takes 2 of 4 categories. Oriental Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Signature is rated 4.23/5 from 468 votes. Choose Oriental Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Elixir or Signature?
Oriental Elixir lasts longest (Oriental Elixir 70/100, Signature 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Elixir or Signature?
Projection is very close: Oriental Elixir 56/100, Signature 56/100 for sillage.
Do Oriental Elixir and Signature smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Orris Root, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.
Is Oriental Elixir or Signature better for summer or winter?
Oriental Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Elixir and Signature?
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. Signature has top notes of Violet, Grapefruit, Orange and Pimento, heart notes of Water Lily and Orris Root, a base of Papyrus, Guaiac Wood, Spices and Amber.
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