Elixir Noir
StendhalElixir2009
Side by side
Elixir Noir vs. Silver Rain
Is Elixir Noir better than Silver Rain?
Elixir Noir peaks in fall, while Silver Rain belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
White MuskGardeniaPatchouli
floralwoodyfruitypatchoulisweetpowdery
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 Silver Rain?
| Elixir Noir | Silver Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2004 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann | Claude Dir |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir Noir and Silver Rain smell?
Elixir Noir
Floral
Woody
Musky
Fruity
Soft Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Powdery
Silver Rain
Fruity
Sweet
Vanilla
Woody
Patchouli
Citrus
Floral
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir Noir and Silver Rain share?
Top
Magnolia LeafLemonCranberryOrangePink Pepper
—Heart
Sharry Baby OrchidFreesiaGardenia
MagnoliaRed roseJasmineGardeniaTuberoseSugarPlum
Base
White MuskAmyrisBenzoinElemi ResinAmberGlobalidePatchouli
PatchouliVanillaOudTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskHeliotrope
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Magnolia LeafSharry Baby OrchidFreesiaGardenia
MagnoliaRed roseJasmineGardeniaTuberoseHeliotrope
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
VanillaTonka Bean
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Cranberry
Plum
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Elixir Noir and Silver Rain work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir Noir or Silver Rain?
| Elixir Noir | Silver Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver Rain?
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
The anise and green apple opening is a statement, it announces itself before it asks permission. From there, this is sweet without apology: plum and sugar over a patchouli base that stays and stays.Silver Rain
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