Phraenesya Pastiera vs Shahoor Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shahoor Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Phraenesya PastieraChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Shahoor ElixirChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Phraenesya Pastiera3/7
Shahoor Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shahoor Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Shahoor Elixir
- Longevity
- Phraenesya Pastiera
- Sillage & projection
- Phraenesya Pastiera
- Value for money
- Shahoor Elixir
- Versatility
- Phraenesya Pastiera
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shahoor Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Phraenesya PastieraMaiora ParfumShahoor ElixirAl AbsarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 207 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerShahoor ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
90 votes
59%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
196 votes
Category winnerShahoor ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPhraenesya Pastiera
SillagePhraenesya Pastiera
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShahoor ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
caramel61%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
amber69%
lactonic61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sweet OrangeLemonCoconut MilkRaspberry
Heart
Pastiera NapoletanaCaramelOrange BlossomCinnamonTonka Bean
Base
VanillaBenzoinPatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberMusk
Top
LemonCaramelRum
Heart
MilkOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaAmberMuskBenzoin
InformationalShared notesLemon, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer50
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer87
Fall88
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPhraenesya PastieraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,627
PerfumerAntonio Gigli
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#2,580
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerShahoor ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPhraenesya Pastiera by Maiora Parfum is a gourmand creation that recreates the scent of a traditional Neapolitan cake. It opens with vibrant sweet orange and lemon before settling into a warm core of pastry notes, cinnamon, and coconut milk. This unisex fragrance provides a rich, comforting experience perfect for cold…
Reviews →Shahoor Elixir is a bright, dessert-leaning citrus gourmand that many people buy as an affordable alternative to Dolce and Gabbana Devotion. Expect a lemony opening that can read like candied zest, then a creamy milk and orange blossom heart, settling into vanilla, amber and benzoin. On some skin the lemon can start s…
Reviews →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, Phraenesya Pastiera or Shahoor Elixir?
Shahoor Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Phraenesya Pastiera is rated 3.56/5 from 112 votes; Shahoor Elixir is rated 4.35/5 from 207 votes. Choose Phraenesya Pastiera for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Shahoor Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Phraenesya Pastiera or Shahoor Elixir?
Phraenesya Pastiera lasts longest (Phraenesya Pastiera 76/100, Shahoor Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Phraenesya Pastiera or Shahoor Elixir?
Phraenesya Pastiera projects furthest (Phraenesya Pastiera 64/100, Shahoor Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Phraenesya Pastiera and Shahoor Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lemon, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Phraenesya Pastiera or Shahoor Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Shahoor Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Phraenesya Pastiera is the stronger pick. Phraenesya Pastiera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Phraenesya Pastiera and Shahoor Elixir?
Phraenesya Pastiera has top notes of Sweet Orange, Lemon, Coconut Milk and Raspberry, heart notes of Pastiera Napoletana, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Patchouli and Precious Woods. Shahoor Elixir has top notes of Lemon, Caramel and Rum, heart notes of Milk and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.
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