Elephant
Zoologist PerfumesEau de Parfum2017
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Elephant vs. Elixir
Is Elephant better than Elixir?
Elixir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
JasmineSandalwoodFrankincense
woodywarm spicyamber
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 Elephant and Elixir?
| Elephant | Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Elixir |
| Launched | 2017 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Chris Bartlett | Olivia Giacobetti |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Elephant and Elixir smell?
Elephant
Green
Woody
Coconut
Warm Spicy
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Cacao
Elixir
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Aromatic
Rose
Camphor
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elephant and Elixir share?
Top
Green NotesBlack TeaMagnolia
CardamomWhite Cedar
Heart
Coconut MilkJasmineWoody NotesCacao PodFrankincense
RoseCinnamon LeafMaceJasmine
Base
AmberMuskPatchouliSandalwood
FrankincenseGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody NotesSandalwood
Guaiac WoodWhite CedarSandalwood
Floral Notes
JasmineMagnolia
RoseJasmine
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Elephant and Elixir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Elephant or Elixir?
| Elephant | Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Elephant and 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
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
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