Elixir
Centauri PerfumesElixir2023
Side by side
Elixir vs. Patchouli
Is Elixir better than Patchouli?
Patchouli rates higher with the community, while Elixir wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
CedarwoodTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
woodywarm spicypowderysweet
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The essentials
What's different between Elixir and Patchouli?
| Elixir | Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2023 | 1970 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivia Giacobetti | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir and Patchouli smell?
Elixir
Woody
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Caramel
Rum
Powdery
Sweet
Patchouli
Woody
Amber
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Balsamic
Vanilla
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir and Patchouli share?
Top
EucalyptusCardamomWhite Cedar
PatchouliCedarwood
Heart
CoffeeCaramelCedarwoodCognacRumPatchouliMusk
SandalwoodVetiver
Base
FrankincenseGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
Tonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodWhite CedarCedarwoodSandalwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Oriental Notes
BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
Tonka BeanVanilla
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Elixir and Patchouli work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir or Patchouli?
| Elixir | Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Elixir and Patchouli?
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
Some fragrances age into obscurity. Patchouli by Reminiscence aged into a reference point. Launched in 1970, it still defines what earthy-woody means to anyone who understands true patchouli.Patchouli
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