Fragrance comparison

Oud For Elixir vs Splendid

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Oud For Elixir

Aura de Arabia

1.002 votes

Rank #74,964 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Splendid

Royal Glory

3.628 votes

Rank #62,476 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendid takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Oud For Elixir1/4

Splendid3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud For ElixirAura de Arabia

SplendidRoyal Glory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

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

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySplendid

SillageSplendid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

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%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match74%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegLavenderSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSplendidHigher 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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Splendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…

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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 Splendid?

Splendid takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud For Elixir is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Oud For Elixir for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud For Elixir or Splendid?

Splendid lasts longest (Splendid 77/100, Oud For Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud For Elixir or Splendid?

Splendid projects furthest (Splendid 71/100, Oud For Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud For Elixir and Splendid smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% 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 Splendid better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud For Elixir and Splendid?

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