Fragrance comparison

Sordid vs Electra Elixir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Sordid

Mirus Fine Fragrance

4.254 votes

Rank #41,167 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Electra Elixir

Maison de l'Avenir

4.502 votes

Rank #40,680 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Electra Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sordid
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Electra Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sordid1/3

Electra Elixir2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sordid
Sillage & projection: Electra Elixir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Electra Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SordidMirus Fine Fragrance

Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySordid

SillageElectra Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic83%

woody65%

balsamic48%

patchouli30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

animalic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberAmbergrisPatchouliPetitgrainBergamotVioletSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime

Heart

HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak

InformationalShared notesAmber, Patchouli, Petitgrain and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,167

PerfumerNeal Peters

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElectra ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sordid leans into a dense amber style with an animalic, woody edge. Reviewers describe it as warm, decadent, sharp, and intense, with a mossy, slightly creamy feel that can read almost cinnamon-like in wear. This looks best suited to experienced amber lovers who enjoy bold texture over easy freshness. It may suit cool…

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Electra Elixir by Maison de l'Avenir introduces a sharp, green opening driven by galbanum and petitgrain before settling into a sweet floral heart. The composition balances crisp citrus with a heavy, powdery base. It feels tailored for individuals looking for a noticeable, modern fragrance that transitions easily from…

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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, Sordid or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories. Sordid is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sordid for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sordid or Electra Elixir?

Sordid lasts longest (Sordid 100/100, Electra Elixir 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sordid or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir projects furthest (Electra Elixir 75/100, Sordid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sordid and Electra Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Amber, Patchouli, Petitgrain and Bergamot.

Is Sordid or Electra Elixir better for summer or winter?

Sordid suits evening wear; Electra Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sordid and Electra Elixir?

Sordid features Amber, Ambergris, Patchouli, Petitgrain and Bergamot. Electra Elixir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tarragon and Galbanum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber.