Sphinx Elixir vs Majestic Aoud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Majestic Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.
Sphinx ElixirChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majestic AoudChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sphinx Elixir3/7
Majestic Aoud4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sphinx Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Sphinx Elixir
- Longevity
- Majestic Aoud
- Sillage & projection
- Majestic Aoud
- Value for money
- Sphinx Elixir
- Versatility
- Majestic Aoud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Majestic Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sphinx ElixirSphinx FragrancesMajestic AoudRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%
3.90/ 5 · 140 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%
Category winnerSphinx ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
17%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
12%Hate
84 votes
51%Love
20%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
8%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerSphinx ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMajestic Aoud
SillageMajestic Aoud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSphinx ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
animalic92%
leather84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
woody100%
musky92%
animalic84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both animalic, musky and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30-45 mins
BergamotDavanaPink PepperCivet
Heart3-4 hrs
AmberMagnoliaAgarwood (Oud)Rosemary
Base8-10+ hrs
LeatherHaitian VetiverVetiverAmbergrisMusk
Top
BergamotRosemary
Heart
OsmanthusJasmineRose de Mai
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CivetPatchouliCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisValerianGurjan balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Civet, Agarwood (Oud) and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Sphinx Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer53
Fall0
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Spring73
Summer31
Fall100
Winter92
Day58
Night100
Category winnerMajestic AoudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,943
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#5,262
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews40
Category winnerMajestic AoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSphinx 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 …
Reviews →Majestic Aoud is one of Roja Dove's more challenging oud releases, built around a dense, animalic oud core rather than a softened rose-oud style. It opens sharp, musky and slightly dirty, then settles into a smoother mix of woods, florals, spice and leathery warmth. This suits experienced oud wearers more than casual …
Reviews →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, Sphinx Elixir or Majestic Aoud?
Majestic Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. Sphinx Elixir is rated 4.02/5 from 84 votes; Majestic Aoud is rated 3.90/5 from 140 votes. Choose Sphinx Elixir for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majestic Aoud for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sphinx Elixir or Majestic Aoud?
Majestic Aoud lasts longest (Majestic Aoud 86/100, Sphinx Elixir 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sphinx Elixir or Majestic Aoud?
Majestic Aoud projects furthest (Majestic Aoud 78/100, Sphinx Elixir 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sphinx Elixir and Majestic Aoud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic, musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Civet, Agarwood (Oud) and Rosemary.
Is Sphinx Elixir or Majestic Aoud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sphinx Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Sphinx Elixir is the stronger pick. Sphinx Elixir suits evening wear; Majestic Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sphinx Elixir and Majestic Aoud?
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. Majestic Aoud has top notes of Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose de Mai, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Patchouli and Castoreum.
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