Fragrance comparison

Oud For Elixir vs Glistening

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

Oud For Elixir

Aura de Arabia

1.002 votes

Rank #75,756 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Glistening

Boadicea the Victorious · 2010

4.5468 votes

Rank #10,059 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Glistening takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud For Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money.
Glistening
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud For Elixir1/4

Glistening3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud For ElixirAura de Arabia

GlisteningBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.54/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

81%Love

7%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGlistening

SillageGlistening

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOud For ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

powdery69%

metallic61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

metallic69%

lavender61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top

SaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Lavender

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring74

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men67

Unisex29

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2010

Reviews5

Category winnerGlisteningHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud For Elixir by Aura de Arabia is a complex, aromatic scent launched in 2023. It centers on a spicy blend of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender that settles into a deep, woody agarwood base. This fragrance is designed for those who appreciate a sharp, resinous profile, performing best during cooler autumn evenings or for…

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Boadicea the Victorious Glistening opens with a fiery surge of red saffron and warm nutmeg spice before revealing a deep heart of natural Hindi oud and aromatic lavender. Grounded on an earthy bed of dark patchouli and musk, this rich unisex perfume delivers impressive projection for cold autumn evenings, formal winte…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud For Elixir or Glistening?

Glistening takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud For Elixir is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Glistening is rated 4.54/5 from 68 votes. Choose Oud For Elixir for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Choose Glistening for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud For Elixir or Glistening?

Glistening lasts longest (Glistening 83/100, Oud For Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud For Elixir or Glistening?

Glistening projects furthest (Glistening 75/100, Oud For Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud For Elixir and Glistening smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud For Elixir or Glistening better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud For Elixir and Glistening?

Oud For Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Musk and Patchouli. Glistening has top notes of Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Musk.