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    Side by side

    Etra vs. Elixir

    Etra by Etro bottle

    Etra

    Etro
    Eau de Parfum1999
    Very similar
    Elixir by Penhaligon's bottle

    Elixir

    Penhaligon's
    Elixir2008
    New comparison

    Elixir rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Etra vs. Elixir
    EtraElixir
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumElixir
    Launched19992008
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Etra

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Rose
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla

    Elixir

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Camphor

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GeraniumCinnamonAllspice
    CardamomWhite Cedar
    Heart
    SandalwoodMilk
    RoseCinnamon LeafMaceJasmine
    Base
    AmberMuskVanilla
    FrankincenseGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Etra vs. Elixir
    EtraElixir
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The milk note is the deciding factor. It takes what could be another warm spice fragrance and makes it feel closer, almost skin-adjacent. Ceylonese cinnamon keeps it from going too soft.Etra
    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