Elixir
Penhaligon'sElixir2008
Side by side
Elixir vs. Elephant
Is Elixir better than Elephant?
Elixir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
FrankincenseJasmineSandalwood
warm spicywoodyamber
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 Elixir and Elephant?
| Elixir | Elephant | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivia Giacobetti | Chris Bartlett |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir and Elephant smell?
Elixir
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Aromatic
Rose
Camphor
Elephant
Green
Woody
Coconut
Warm Spicy
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Cacao
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir and Elephant share?
Top
CardamomWhite Cedar
Green NotesBlack TeaMagnolia
Heart
RoseCinnamon LeafMaceJasmine
Coconut MilkJasmineWoody NotesCacao PodFrankincense
Base
FrankincenseGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
AmberMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir or Elephant?
| Elixir | Elephant | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Elixir and Elephant?
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
The Darjeeling and magnolia opening reads like a quiet morning in a botanical garden. By the time the coconut milk arrives, you've already decided this one's different.Elephant
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