Fragrance comparison

Oud Elixir vs Itaque

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Elixir

Veronique Gabai

3.5937 votes

Rank #54,798 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Itaque

WOOT

3.4511 votes

Rank #59,167 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Elixir
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Itaque
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud Elixir3/5

Itaque2/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Elixir
Sillage & projection: Itaque
Value for money: Itaque
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Oud ElixirVeronique Gabai

ItaqueWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 39%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerOud ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

36%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityOud Elixir

SillageItaque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerItaqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

earthy84%

amber77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RoseMate

Heart2-4 hrs

CypriolMyrrhLabdanumSaffron

Base6-10+ hrs

OudPatchouliAmberGuaiac Wood

Top

TamarindCardamomNutmegMarigold

Heart

Gurjan balsamSaffronGuaiac WoodPeony

Base

ResinFrankincenseAmbergrisMyrrhOudPatchouliCypriolWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCypriol, Myrrh, Saffron and Oud. Durations are only published for Oud Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Date 38%Party 25%Work 21%Casual 16%

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,167

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veronique Gabai Oud Elixir takes a famously heavy wood profile and filters it through clear Mediterranean light. It opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp tea-like mate leaf and dewy rose petals. Within minutes, smoky cypriol and bitter myrrh take over the skin. The base relies on resinous oud, dark patchouli, and …

Reviews →

Itaque by WOOT is a woody amber scent built on a foundation of frankincense and myrrh. This 2024 release balances bright tamarind and spicy cardamom with a deep, resinous core. It performs best during cool autumn evenings, offering a grounding, atmospheric experience for those who appreciate complex, wood-forward prof…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Elixir or Itaque?

Oud Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Elixir is rated 3.59/5 from 37 votes; Itaque is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Oud Elixir for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Itaque for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Elixir or Itaque?

Oud Elixir lasts longest (Oud Elixir 79/100, Itaque 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Elixir or Itaque?

Projection is very close: Itaque 63/100, Oud Elixir 62/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Elixir and Itaque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cypriol, Myrrh, Saffron and Oud.

Is Oud Elixir or Itaque better for summer or winter?

Oud Elixir suits evening wear; Itaque suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Elixir and Itaque?

Oud Elixir has top notes of Rose and Mate, heart notes of Cypriol, Myrrh, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Itaque has top notes of Tamarind, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Marigold, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Peony, a base of Resin, Frankincense, Ambergris and Myrrh.