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    Side by side

    Incense Oud vs. Elixir

    Strikingly similar
    Elixir by Penhaligon's bottle

    Elixir

    Penhaligon's
    Elixir2008
    New comparison

    Incense Oud peaks in winter, while Elixir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Incense Oud vs. Elixir
    Incense OudElixir
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumElixir
    Launched20112008
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSidonie LancesseurOlivia Giacobetti
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Incense Oud

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Rose
    Smoky
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Aromatic

    Elixir

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Camphor

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomGeraniumPink PepperRose
    CardamomWhite Cedar
    Heart
    PatchouliCedarwoodGrapefruitPapyrus
    RoseCinnamon LeafMaceJasmine
    Base
    FrankincenseMuskSandalwoodLabdanumOakmoss
    FrankincenseGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Incense Oud vs. Elixir
    Incense OudElixir
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Warm, resinous, with enough smoke to feel dangerous and enough rose to keep it wearable. The oud here doesn't dominate the composition; instead it weaves through the incense and florals.Incense Oud
    The eucalyptus opening either grabs you or sends you reaching for the nearest exit. But for those who appreciate a fragrance that challenges rather than comforts, this is worth the wait.Elixir