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    Side by side

    Royal Elixir vs. Ciel de Gum

    Clearly related
    Ciel de Gum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian bottle

    Ciel de Gum

    Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    Eau de Parfum2013
    New comparison

    Royal Elixir projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Royal Elixir vs. Ciel de Gum
    Royal ElixirCiel de Gum
    ConcentrationElixirEau de Parfum
    Launched20192013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerGeza SchönFrancis Kurkdjian
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Royal Elixir

    Amber
    Floral
    Woody
    Musky
    Citrus
    White Floral
    Green
    Powdery

    Ciel de Gum

    Amber
    Cinnamon
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Rose
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green NotesBergamotOrange Blossom
    Pink Pepper
    Heart
    JasmineAmberOsmanthusOrris RootRoseOrchid
    JasmineCinnamonRose
    Base
    AmbroxanPatchouliCedarTonka BeanMusk
    AmberVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Royal Elixir vs. Ciel de Gum
    Royal ElixirCiel de Gum
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the version of Ambre Royal that stays after everyone's left. Extract strength means it doesn't project wildly, it arrives, settles, and becomes the room without ever announcing itself.Royal Elixir
    This is warm amber doing exactly what warm amber does best, wrapping jasmine and vanilla in something that reads as luxury without trying. No edge, no darkness.Ciel de Gum