Question 1

What's the difference between Royal Elixir and Herod?

Accepted Answer

Royal Elixir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ormonde Jayne (2019) dominated by Amber accords. Herod is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2012) leaning on Tobacco accords. They share 3 accords: Amber, Woody, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Royal Elixir or Herod?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Royal Elixir scores 4.24/5 vs Herod at 4.43/5. Herod's standout strength: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Royal Elixir and Herod smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Woody, Musky, Amber, Osmanthus. Herod: Herod est très apprécié dans la communauté comme un parfum haut de gamme de Parfums de Marly, loué pour son profil complexe vanille-tabac, son caractère lisse et sa longévité impressionnante.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Royal Elixir or Herod?

Accepted Answer

Herod: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Royal Elixir vs Herod?

Accepted Answer

Royal Elixir scores highest for fall wear; Herod scores highest for winter wear. Royal Elixir leans evening, Herod leans evening.

Royal Elixir vs Herod

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (4)

Uniques à Royal Elixir (10)

Uniques à Herod (9)

Accords communs (3)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Herod

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Royal Elixir	Herod
Marque	Ormonde Jayne	Parfums de Marly
Année	2019	2012
Évaluation	4.24	4.43
Concentration	Elixir	—
Genre	feminine	masculine
Total des notes	14	13