Vive La Fête vs Amber Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vive La Fête takes 6 of 7 categories.
Vive La FêteChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Amber ElixirChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vive La Fête6/7
Amber Elixir1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vive La Fête
- Community sentiment
- Vive La Fête
- Longevity
- Vive La Fête
- Sillage & projection
- Vive La Fête
- Value for money
- Vive La Fête
- Versatility
- Vive La Fête
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vive La FêteAmberfigAmber ElixirVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%
3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerVive La FêteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate72%Love
17%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
46 votes
41%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
215 votes
Category winnerVive La FêteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVive La Fête
SillageVive La Fête
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVive La FêteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla91%
warm spicy83%
sweet74%
powdery65%
amber56%
woody100%
amber91%
warm spicy83%
musky74%
fruity65%
rum56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacDried FruitsRumHeliotrope
Heart
SpicesCaramelCashmere Wood
Base
VanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodCedarAmbergris
Top
Dried FruitsRumBlack PepperGrapefruitArtemisia
Heart
AmberSaffronLabdanumCashmere WoodCedar
Base
Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCastoreum
InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Rum, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer14
Fall97
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVive La FêteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,286
PerfumerDavid Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,811
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerAmber ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVive La Fête by Amberfig is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Vive La Fête was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Cognac, Dried Fruits, Rum and Heliotrope; middle notes are Spices, Caramel and Cashmere Wood; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Ce…
Reviews →Amber Elixir by Vertus offers a dense, warm spicy experience that wraps the wearer in boozy sweetness. It opens with dried fruits and a strong kick of rum, settling into a dark cashmere wood and saffron heart. This fragrance suits cold autumn nights and formal winter settings where a bold, warming scent profile is nee…
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, Vive La Fête or Amber Elixir?
Vive La Fête takes 6 of 7 categories. Vive La Fête is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes; Amber Elixir is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes. Choose Vive La Fête for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Amber Elixir for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vive La Fête or Amber Elixir?
Vive La Fête lasts longest (Vive La Fête 86/100, Amber Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vive La Fête or Amber Elixir?
Vive La Fête projects furthest (Vive La Fête 76/100, Amber Elixir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vive La Fête and Amber Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Rum, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean.
Is Vive La Fête or Amber Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vive La Fête is the stronger pick. For winter, Vive La Fête is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vive La Fête and Amber Elixir?
Vive La Fête has top notes of Cognac, Dried Fruits, Rum and Heliotrope, heart notes of Spices, Caramel and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Amber Elixir has top notes of Dried Fruits, Rum, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Amber, Saffron, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.
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