Nirvana Black
Elizabeth and JamesEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Nirvana Black vs. Elixir Noir
Is Nirvana Black better than Elixir Noir?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
woodypowderybalsamic
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 Nirvana Black and Elixir Noir?
| Nirvana Black | Elixir Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Elixir |
| Launched | 2013 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Negrin | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Nirvana Black and Elixir Noir smell?
Nirvana Black
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Violet
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Elixir Noir
Floral
Woody
Musky
Fruity
Soft Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nirvana Black and Elixir Noir share?
Top—
Magnolia LeafLemonCranberryOrangePink Pepper
Heart—
Sharry Baby OrchidFreesiaGardenia
Base
SandalwoodVanillaViolet
White MuskAmyrisBenzoinElemi ResinAmberGlobalidePatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Violet
Magnolia LeafSharry Baby OrchidFreesiaGardenia
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Benzoin
Where they fit
When and where do Nirvana Black and Elixir Noir work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nirvana Black or Elixir Noir?
| Nirvana Black | Elixir Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nirvana Black and Elixir Noir?
Three notes. Violet, sandalwood, vanilla. Not the most complex pyramid. But that's the point. When everything works in sync, you don't need artillery.Nirvana Black
The orchid heart reads sweet, almost edible, and Elixir Noir leans into that without apology. Patchouli and white musk keep it grounded. Warm enough for cashmere season, deep enough for after dark.Elixir Noir
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