Fragrance comparison

Oud For Elixir vs Oud Greatest

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

Oud For Elixir

Aura de Arabia

1.002 votes

Rank #75,756 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Oud Greatest

PARIS CORNER

4.1188 votes

Rank #9,942 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Oud For Elixir2/4

Oud Greatest2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud For ElixirAura de Arabia

Oud GreatestPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.11/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

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

48%Love

27%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOud For Elixir

SillageOud For Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value84

Category winnerOud GreatestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

powdery69%

metallic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

oud80%

metallic70%

leather60%

patchouli50%

Scent match75%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and metallic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)

Base4 to 8 hours

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Oud Greatest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring38

Summer24

Fall84

Winter100

Day84

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerOud GreatestHigher 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 Greatest by PARIS CORNER brings a bold, aromatic profile built around warm spicy seasoning and dark woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lavender, dry nutmeg, and bitter saffron, creating a distinct fresh spicy warmth with a faint metallic edge. As the initial sharpness settles, rich agarwood steps for…

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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 Greatest?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud For Elixir is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Oud Greatest is rated 4.11/5 from 88 votes. Choose Oud For Elixir for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Oud Greatest for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud For Elixir or Oud Greatest?

Oud For Elixir lasts longest (Oud For Elixir 73/100, Oud Greatest 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud For Elixir or Oud Greatest?

Oud For Elixir projects furthest (Oud For Elixir 67/100, Oud Greatest 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud For Elixir and Oud Greatest smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and metallic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

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

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

What are the notes in Oud For Elixir and Oud Greatest?

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