Comparing the two fragrances…

Maison Viegas

Penhaligon'S
Spartan Elixir
Elixir
Only in Spartan Elixir
Only in Elixir
Shared character
Both Spartan Elixir and Elixir feature cardamom, tonka bean, and incense. They share smoky, amber, aromatic, balsamic, and warm spicy accords.
How they differ
Spartan Elixir is characterized by unique notes of pink pepper, lavender, Indonesian patchouli leaf, and Madagascar vanilla, creating sweet, lavender, and vanilla accords. Elixir contains a wide array of additional notes including jasmine, orange blossom, cedarwood, sandalwood, benzoin, guaiac wood, olibanum, cinnamon, rose, rosewood, frankincense, eucalyptus, mace, and red sandalwood, resulting in floral, woody, spicy, oriental, camphor, and rose accords.
Who each suits
Spartan Elixir suits those who prefer sweet, lavender, and vanilla profiles within a warm spicy framework. Elixir suits those who prefer complex floral, woody, and oriental profiles with camphor and rose elements.