Hard Candy Elixir
Aaron Terence HughesElixir2023
Side by side
Hard Candy Elixir vs. 9pm
Is Hard Candy Elixir better than 9pm?
Hard Candy Elixir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LavenderVanillaPatchouliAmberTonka Bean
vanillasweetamberfruityaromaticcitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hard Candy Elixir and 9pm?
| Hard Candy Elixir | 9pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Aaron Terence Hughes | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Hard Candy Elixir and 9pm smell?
Hard Candy Elixir
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Fruity
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Green
9pm
Vanilla
Amber
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Fruity
Sweet
Lavender
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hard Candy Elixir and 9pm share?
Top
MintLavenderLemonMandarin Orange
AppleBergamotWild LavenderLavenderCinnamon
Heart
StrawberryHoneyVanillaAmberNutmegTonka Bean
Orange BlossomLily of the Valley
Base
SandalwoodOudAmbergrisPatchouliTonkin MuskWhite Musk
VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Hard Candy Elixir or 9pm?
| Hard Candy Elixir | 9pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hard Candy Elixir and 9pm?
This is sweeter than most oud fragrances dare to be, but the drydown justifies the sugar. If the original Hard Candy was a tease, the Elixir commits.Hard Candy Elixir
Sweet and confident in equal measure. The opening reads a little loud, lavender and cinnamon won't be ignored, but the vanilla base pulls everything back to center.9pm
The hunt
Where to buy Hard Candy Elixir and 9pm
| Hard Candy Elixir | 9pm | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $43.33ecosmetics |
| 5.07 oz | — | $53.67ecosmetics |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Good to know