Elixir Noir
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Side by side
Elixir Noir vs. Nirvana Black
Is Elixir Noir better than Nirvana Black?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
woodypowderybalsamic
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 Noir and Nirvana Black?
| Elixir Noir | Nirvana Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann | Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir Noir and Nirvana Black smell?
Elixir Noir
Floral
Woody
Musky
Fruity
Soft Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Powdery
Nirvana Black
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Violet
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir Noir and Nirvana Black share?
Top
Magnolia LeafLemonCranberryOrangePink Pepper
—Heart
Sharry Baby OrchidFreesiaGardenia
—Base
White MuskAmyrisBenzoinElemi ResinAmberGlobalidePatchouli
SandalwoodVanillaViolet
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Magnolia LeafSharry Baby OrchidFreesiaGardenia
Violet
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Elixir Noir and Nirvana Black work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir Noir or Nirvana Black?
| Elixir Noir | Nirvana Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Elixir Noir and Nirvana Black?
The orchid heart reads sweet, almost edible, and Elixir Noir leans into that without apology. Patchouli and white musk keep it grounded. Warm enough for cashmere season, deep enough for after dark.Elixir Noir
Three notes. Violet, sandalwood, vanilla. Not the most complex pyramid. But that's the point. When everything works in sync, you don't need artillery.Nirvana Black
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