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    Side by side

    Elixir vs. Bushra

    Elixir by Penhaligon's bottle

    Elixir

    Penhaligon's
    Elixir2008
    Clearly related
    Bushra by Rasasi bottle

    Bushra

    Rasasi
    Eau de Parfum2020
    New comparison

    Elixir rates higher with the community, while Bushra projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Elixir vs. Bushra
    ElixirBushra
    ConcentrationElixirEau de Parfum
    Launched20082020
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerOlivia GiacobettiIrini
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Elixir

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Camphor

    Bushra

    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Amber
    Musky
    Floral
    Woody
    Powdery
    Metallic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomWhite Cedar
    RoseOudSaffron
    Heart
    RoseCinnamon LeafMaceJasmine
    Floral NotesSpicy Notes
    Base
    FrankincenseGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
    Woody NotesAnimalic NotesAmberMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Elixir vs. Bushra
    ElixirBushra
    Score4/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    you get bold, animalic oud paired with rose and saffron, unapologetically rich from first spray to last. if you've been searching for something that owns the room, this is it.Bushra