Fragrance comparison

Serafimi - elixir of faith vs Wilcox's Potting Shed

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Serafimi - elixir of faith

Adi Ale Van

3.0447 votes

Rank #36,354 EarthyHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Wilcox's Potting Shed

Solstice Scents

3.176 votes

Rank #64,870 EarthyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serafimi - elixir of faith takes 3 of 4 categories.

Serafimi - elixir of faith
Choose it for a earthy and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wilcox's Potting Shed
Choose it for a earthy and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Serafimi - elixir of faith3/4

Wilcox's Potting Shed1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Serafimi - elixir of faith
Sillage & projection: Serafimi - elixir of faith
Value for money: Wilcox's Potting Shed
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Serafimi - elixir of faith

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Serafimi - elixir of faithAdi Ale Van

Wilcox's Potting ShedSolstice Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.04/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 6%Had 1%Want 92%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

13%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

38%Hate

47 votes

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevitySerafimi - elixir of faith

SillageSerafimi - elixir of faith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWilcox's Potting ShedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

herbal83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

mineral30%

earthy100%

mossy77%

mineral53%

woody30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and mineral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Earthy NotesNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Coal TarGurjan balsamStoneCivetPatchouliWoody Notes

Heart

—

Base

—

Notes

StoneMushroomTerracottaCobblestoneEarthy NotesMossWoodsy NotesGreen LeavesBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesEarthy Notes and Stone. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer36

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night56

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,354

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,870

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSerafimi - elixir of faithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serafimi - elixir of faith by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. Serafimi - elixir of faith was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi. Top notes are Earthy Notes, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Coal Tar, Gurjan balsam, Stone, Civet, Patchouli, Woody Notes, Amber, Ambergr…

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Wilcox's Potting Shed by Solstice Scents is an atmospheric unisex fragrance that captures the authentic smell of a damp garden shed. Perfumer Angela St.John opens the composition with wet soil, cold cobblestone, green leaves, and a lively burst of crushed basil. As the scent settles on skin, mossy terracotta and wild …

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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, Serafimi - elixir of faith or Wilcox's Potting Shed?

Serafimi - elixir of faith takes 3 of 4 categories. Serafimi - elixir of faith is rated 3.04/5 from 47 votes; Wilcox's Potting Shed is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Serafimi - elixir of faith for a earthy and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wilcox's Potting Shed for a earthy and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Serafimi - elixir of faith or Wilcox's Potting Shed?

Serafimi - elixir of faith lasts longest (Serafimi - elixir of faith 86/100, Wilcox's Potting Shed 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Serafimi - elixir of faith or Wilcox's Potting Shed?

Serafimi - elixir of faith projects furthest (Serafimi - elixir of faith 83/100, Wilcox's Potting Shed 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serafimi - elixir of faith and Wilcox's Potting Shed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and mineral accords. Common notes include Earthy Notes and Stone.

Is Serafimi - elixir of faith or Wilcox's Potting Shed better for summer or winter?

Serafimi - elixir of faith suits daytime wear; Wilcox's Potting Shed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Serafimi - elixir of faith and Wilcox's Potting Shed?

Serafimi - elixir of faith has top notes of Earthy Notes, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Coal Tar and Gurjan balsam. Wilcox's Potting Shed features Stone, Mushroom, Terracotta, Cobblestone and Earthy Notes.