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Sphinx Elixir vs Blu Mist

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

Updated 85 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sphinx Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Sphinx Elixir

    Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Blu Mist

    Choose it for a leather and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sphinx Elixir3/4
Blu Mist1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sphinx Elixir
Sillage & projection
Sphinx Elixir
Value for money
Blu Mist
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sphinx Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Sphinx ElixirSphinx Fragrances
Blu MistOakcha
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
17%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
12%Hate

84 votes

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevitySphinx Elixir

SillageSphinx Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value100
Category winnerBlu MistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
animalic92%
leather84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
leather100%
soft spicy92%
amber84%
animalic77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both amber, leather and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30-45 mins
BergamotDavanaPink PepperCivet
Heart3-4 hrs
AmberMagnoliaAgarwood (Oud)Rosemary
Base8-10+ hrs
LeatherHaitian VetiverVetiverAmbergrisMusk
Top
Pink PepperBergamotDavana
Heart
AmberRosemaryAgarwood
Base
LeatherVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Davana, Pink Pepper and Amber. Durations are only published for Sphinx Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer53
Fall0
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men71
Unisex25
Women3
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#52,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSphinx ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sphinx Elixir opens with an eye-opening burst of zesty bergamot, fruity davana, and tingling pink pepper before settling into a rich heart of warm amber, woody oud, and smooth leather. Unlike typical sweet perfumes, this blend brings a bold, slightly dirty warmth from ambergris and musk that gives it serious backbone …

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Oakcha Blu Mist is a clean, woody leather fragrance built around an unexpected contrast of bright zest and deep warmth. It opens with a lively burst of citrusy bergamot and sparkling pink pepper, sweetened gently by aromatic davana. As the scent settles, a rich heart of golden amber, earthy rosemary, and smooth agarwo…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sphinx Elixir or Blu Mist?

Sphinx Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Sphinx Elixir is rated 4.02/5 from 84 votes; Blu Mist is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sphinx Elixir for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Blu Mist for a leather and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sphinx Elixir or Blu Mist?

They last about the same: Sphinx Elixir 81/100, Blu Mist 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sphinx Elixir or Blu Mist?

Sphinx Elixir projects furthest (Sphinx Elixir 71/100, Blu Mist 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sphinx Elixir and Blu Mist smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and animalic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Davana, Pink Pepper and Amber.

Is Sphinx Elixir or Blu Mist better for summer or winter?

Sphinx Elixir suits evening wear; Blu Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sphinx Elixir and Blu Mist?

Sphinx Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, Davana, Pink Pepper and Civet, heart notes of Amber, Magnolia, Agarwood (Oud) and Rosemary, a base of Leather, Haitian Vetiver, Vetiver and Ambergris. Blu Mist has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Davana, heart notes of Amber, Rosemary and Agarwood, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Musk.

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