Sphinx Elixir vs Valley Of Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sphinx Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.
Sphinx ElixirChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Valley Of GoldChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sphinx Elixir3/5
Valley Of Gold2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Valley Of Gold
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sphinx Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Sphinx Elixir
- Value for money
- Valley Of Gold
- 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 FragrancesValley Of GoldRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%
4.27/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 45%Had 2%Want 53%
Category winnerValley Of GoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
17%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
12%Hate
84 votes
64%Love
14%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySphinx Elixir
SillageSphinx Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerValley Of GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
animalic92%
leather84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
oud77%
leather69%
woody61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and leather
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
DavanaBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
AgarwoodRosemaryWhite Amber
Base
LeatherVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Davana, Pink Pepper 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
Spring77
Summer62
Fall100
Winter85
Day91
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#47,392
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSphinx ElixirHigher 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 →Valley Of Gold opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, pink pepper and davana, then settles into a green, aromatic oud with touches of white amber, leather and musk. It leans dry, spicy and woody rather than sweet, and usually reads more masculine despite being marketed as unisex. If you like fresh spicy woods with an ass…
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 Valley Of Gold?
Sphinx Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Sphinx Elixir is rated 4.02/5 from 84 votes; Valley Of Gold is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes. Choose Sphinx Elixir for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Valley Of Gold for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sphinx Elixir or Valley Of Gold?
They last about the same: Sphinx Elixir 81/100, Valley Of Gold 79/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sphinx Elixir or Valley Of Gold?
Projection is very close: Sphinx Elixir 71/100, Valley Of Gold 70/100 for sillage.
Do Sphinx Elixir and Valley Of Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Davana, Pink Pepper and Rosemary.
Is Sphinx Elixir or Valley Of Gold better for summer or winter?
Sphinx Elixir suits evening wear; Valley Of Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sphinx Elixir and Valley Of Gold?
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. Valley Of Gold has top notes of Davana, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood, Rosemary and White Amber, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Musk.
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