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Shahoor Elixir vs Momona

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

Updated 268 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shahoor Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Shahoor Elixir

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Momona

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Shahoor Elixir6/7
Momona1/7
Ratings & consensus
Shahoor Elixir
Community sentiment
Shahoor Elixir
Longevity
Momona
Sillage & projection
Shahoor Elixir
Value for money
Shahoor Elixir
Versatility
Shahoor Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Shahoor Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Shahoor ElixirAl Absar
MomonaParfums d'Elmar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.35/ 5 · 207 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%
Category winnerShahoor ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
59%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate

196 votes

52%Love
26%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerShahoor ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityMomona

SillageShahoor Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value30
Category winnerShahoor ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
amber69%
lactonic61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
caramel84%
cinnamon77%
fruity69%
tropical61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonCaramelRum
Heart
MilkOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaAmberMuskBenzoin
Top15-30 mins
OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond
Base8-12 hrs
White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer87
Fall88
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day95
Night100
Category winnerShahoor ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
Men13
Unisex50
Women37
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#27,200

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShahoor ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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, Shahoor Elixir or Momona?

Shahoor Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Shahoor Elixir is rated 4.35/5 from 207 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Shahoor Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Shahoor Elixir or Momona?

Momona lasts longest (Momona 72/100, Shahoor Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shahoor Elixir or Momona?

Projection is very close: Shahoor Elixir 58/100, Momona 57/100 for sillage.

Do Shahoor Elixir and Momona smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Shahoor Elixir or Momona better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shahoor Elixir and Momona?

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. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.

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