Fragrance comparison

PERSEVIRON vs Elixir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,061 ratings analysed

6 wins

PERSEVIRON

PARIS CORNER

4.4949 votes

Rank #13,771 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,363 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

PERSEVIRON takes 6 of 7 categories.

PERSEVIRON
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

PERSEVIRON6/7

Elixir1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PERSEVIRONPARIS CORNER

ElixirPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerPERSEVIRONRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

Category winnerPERSEVIRONMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPERSEVIRON

SillagePERSEVIRON

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPERSEVIRONBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Whipped CreamPralineOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaGuaiac WoodDry Wood

Top

EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon

Heart

Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for PERSEVIRON, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPERSEVIRONMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,363

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PERSEVIRON by PARIS CORNER delivers a sweet, comforting profile anchored by warm spices and smooth woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of bergamot alongside fragrant cinnamon and aromatic cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, the composition turns sweet and lactonic through a heart of nutty praline, flora…

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Elixir is a cool, smoky incense fragrance with cardamom, cinnamon, rose and woods wrapped in a steamy eucalyptus lift. Reviewers often describe it as church incense with the windows open, a mix of old stone, warm spice, Turkish bath air and soft rose rather than a heavy resin bomb. It suits people who like atmospheric…

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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, PERSEVIRON or Elixir?

PERSEVIRON takes 6 of 7 categories. PERSEVIRON is rated 4.49/5 from 49 votes; Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes. Choose PERSEVIRON for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, PERSEVIRON or Elixir?

PERSEVIRON lasts longest (PERSEVIRON 77/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, PERSEVIRON or Elixir?

PERSEVIRON projects furthest (PERSEVIRON 67/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do PERSEVIRON and Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is PERSEVIRON or Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, PERSEVIRON is the stronger pick. For winter, PERSEVIRON is the stronger pick. PERSEVIRON suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PERSEVIRON and Elixir?

PERSEVIRON has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Praline and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Dry Wood. Elixir has top notes of Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Mace, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood.