Fragrance comparison

X vs The Holy Prophet Elijah

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

OLFAC3

—0 votes

Rank #74,176 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

The Holy Prophet Elijah

Phronema Perfumes

4.3816 votes

Rank #43,976 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

X
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Holy Prophet Elijah
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

X2/4

The Holy Prophet Elijah2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: X
Sillage & projection: The Holy Prophet Elijah
Value for money: X
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Holy Prophet Elijah

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XOLFAC3

The Holy Prophet ElijahPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 9%Had 11%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityX

SillageThe Holy Prophet Elijah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value47

Category winnerXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

amber80%

oud70%

vanilla60%

woody50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCardamom

Heart

Vanila

Base

AgarwoodSandalAmber

Notes

CastoreumRosemaryAtlas CedarCardamomAgarwoodAmbergrisOrrisMyrrhLabdanumThymeNutmegPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,976

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Holy Prophet ElijahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

X by OLFAC3 opens with a sharp crack of black pepper and cardamom. This dry, spicy start quickly softens on the skin, giving way to a warm heart of vanilla. Unlike gourmand vanillas, this one feels dry and dusty rather than syrupy. A dark base of agarwood, sandal, and amber anchors the composition, creating a woody, r…

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The Holy Prophet Elijah by Phronema Perfumes is a bold, unisex composition centered on regal Thai King Agarwood. Launched in 2024, it combines ancient resins, smoky birch tar, and spicy black cumin for an intense, spiritual experience. Perfect for cold evenings or contemplative autumn days, this scent offers depth and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, X or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

X lasts longest (X 100/100, The Holy Prophet Elijah 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X or The Holy Prophet Elijah?

The Holy Prophet Elijah projects furthest (The Holy Prophet Elijah 64/100, X 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X and The Holy Prophet Elijah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Agarwood.

Is X or The Holy Prophet Elijah better for summer or winter?

X suits daytime wear; The Holy Prophet Elijah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X and The Holy Prophet Elijah?

X has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Vanila, a base of Agarwood, Sandal and Amber. The Holy Prophet Elijah features Castoreum, Rosemary, Atlas Cedar, Cardamom and Agarwood.