Fragrance comparison

Pink Prestigium vs Elixir d'Amour 2018

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 495 ratings analysed

Pink Prestigium

Mancera

4.03430 votes

Rank #8,126 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Elixir d'Amour 2018

Parfums d'Elmar

4.3265 votes

Rank #11,871 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Pink Prestigium
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir d'Amour 2018
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pink Prestigium3/8

Elixir d'Amour 20185/8

Ratings & consensus: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Community sentiment: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Longevity: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Sillage & projection: Elixir d'Amour 2018
Value for money: Pink Prestigium
Versatility: Pink Prestigium
Note pyramid (duration): Elixir d'Amour 2018
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Prestigium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink PrestigiumMancera

Elixir d'Amour 2018Parfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

69%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityElixir d'Amour 2018

SillageElixir d'Amour 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value27

Category winnerPink PrestigiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Bulgarian RosePatchouli LeafJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

GrapefruitGuaiac WoodLeatherVanillaWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

SaffronFig LeafPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12 hrs

AmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmyrisLabdanumPatchouliMusk

Category winnerElixir d'Amour 2018Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall63

Winter36

Day100

Night39

Spring81

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerPink PrestigiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Casual 35%Date 25%Work 22%Party 18%

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,126

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#11,871

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPink PrestigiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Pink Prestigium delivers a tangy shock of pink grapefruit, tart black currant, and dark Bulgarian rose straight out of the nozzle. The opening can feel sharp for the first two minutes. Give it a moment to breathe. As the initial blast calms, warm saffron and dark patchouli anchor the bright fruit, keeping the …

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Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour 2018 is a dark, decadent oriental spicy fragrance that feels like walking through a chilly evening market while eating a gourmet raspberry tart. Sprayed on the pulse points, it kicks off with sharp pink pepper, earthy fig leaf, and leathery saffron. Within twenty minutes, the initial spi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pink Prestigium or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 takes 5 of 8 categories. Pink Prestigium is rated 4.03/5 from 430 votes; Elixir d'Amour 2018 is rated 4.32/5 from 65 votes. Choose Pink Prestigium for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir d'Amour 2018 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Prestigium or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 83/100, Pink Prestigium 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Prestigium or Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Elixir d'Amour 2018 projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 2018 79/100, Pink Prestigium 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Prestigium and Elixir d'Amour 2018 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Pink Prestigium or Elixir d'Amour 2018 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Prestigium is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour 2018 is the stronger pick. Pink Prestigium suits daytime wear; Elixir d'Amour 2018 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Prestigium and Elixir d'Amour 2018?

Pink Prestigium has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood, Leather and Vanilla. Elixir d'Amour 2018 has top notes of Saffron, Fig Leaf, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Caramel.