Passage d'Enfer
L'Artisan ParfumeurEau de Parfum1999
Side by side
Passage d'Enfer vs. Elixir
Is Passage d'Enfer better than Elixir?
Elixir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FrankincenseBenzoinRoseSandalwood
ambersmokywoodybalsamicwarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Passage d'Enfer and Elixir?
| Passage d'Enfer | Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Elixir |
| Launched | 1999 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivia Giacobetti | Olivia Giacobetti |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Passage d'Enfer and Elixir smell?
Passage d'Enfer
Amber
Smoky
White Floral
Woody
Musky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Elixir
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Aromatic
Rose
Camphor
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Passage d'Enfer and Elixir share?
Top
GingerRose
CardamomWhite Cedar
Heart
FrankincenseLilyOud
RoseCinnamon LeafMaceJasmine
Base
White MuskBenzoinCedarwoodSandalwood
FrankincenseGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Passage d'Enfer or Elixir?
| Passage d'Enfer | Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Passage d'Enfer and Elixir?
The name promises hell. The fragrance delivers something else entirely, warm, spiritual, almost tender. That gap is the whole point. It's for people who want smoke without aggression, florals without.Passage d'Enfer
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
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