Fragrance comparison

Oud For Elixir vs Oud for Greatness

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7,355 ratings analysed

Oud For Elixir

Aura de Arabia

1.002 votes

Rank #75,756 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Oud for Greatness

Initio Parfums Prives

4.267,353 votes

Rank #148 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud for Greatness takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Oud For Elixir1/4

Oud for Greatness3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud For ElixirAura de Arabia

Oud for GreatnessInitio Parfums Prives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.26/ 5 · 7,353 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

58%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

7,353 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOud for Greatness

SillageOud for Greatness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

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%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

lavender77%

patchouli69%

metallic61%

Scent match81%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

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

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–

Spring42

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men71

Unisex26

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerOud for GreatnessHigher 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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Oud for Greatness is a bold unisex scent that centers on agarwood, saffron, and nutmeg. It projects a powerful, woody profile suited for evening wear or cold autumn days. The fragrance balances deep spice with a modern, clean musk, creating a sophisticated presence that lingers on the skin for hours without needing fr…

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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 Oud for Greatness?

Oud for Greatness takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud For Elixir is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Oud for Greatness is rated 4.26/5 from 7,353 votes. Choose Oud For Elixir for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Choose Oud for Greatness for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud For Elixir or Oud for Greatness?

Oud for Greatness lasts longest (Oud for Greatness 86/100, Oud For Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud For Elixir or Oud for Greatness?

Oud for Greatness projects furthest (Oud for Greatness 78/100, Oud For Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud For Elixir and Oud for Greatness smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% 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 Oud for Greatness better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud For Elixir and Oud for Greatness?

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