Fragrance comparison

Shahoor Elixir vs Phraenesya Pastiera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 319 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shahoor Elixir

Al Absar

4.35207 votes

Rank #2,580 CitrusVanilla

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69%scent match

Closely related

Phraenesya Pastiera

Maiora Parfum

3.56112 votes

Rank #8,627 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shahoor Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Shahoor Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Phraenesya Pastiera
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Shahoor Elixir4/7

Phraenesya Pastiera3/7

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

Shahoor ElixirAl Absar

Phraenesya PastieraMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 207 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

31%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerShahoor ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPhraenesya Pastiera

SillagePhraenesya Pastiera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value59

Category winnerShahoor ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lactonic61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

caramel61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCaramelRum

Heart

MilkOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaAmberMuskBenzoin

Top

Sweet OrangeLemonCoconut MilkRaspberry

Heart

Pastiera NapoletanaCaramelOrange BlossomCinnamonTonka Bean

Base

VanillaBenzoinPatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberMusk

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 season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall88

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Spring98

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerPhraenesya PastieraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men5

Unisex55

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#8,627

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Phraenesya 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…

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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 Phraenesya Pastiera?

Shahoor Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Shahoor Elixir is rated 4.35/5 from 207 votes; Phraenesya Pastiera is rated 3.56/5 from 112 votes. Choose Shahoor Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Phraenesya Pastiera for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shahoor Elixir or Phraenesya Pastiera?

Phraenesya Pastiera lasts longest (Phraenesya Pastiera 76/100, Shahoor Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shahoor Elixir or Phraenesya Pastiera?

Phraenesya Pastiera projects furthest (Phraenesya Pastiera 64/100, Shahoor Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shahoor Elixir and Phraenesya Pastiera smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Shahoor Elixir or Phraenesya Pastiera 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 Shahoor Elixir and Phraenesya Pastiera?

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. 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.