Fragrance comparison

#338 Coeur de Lyon vs Elixir Man

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

#338 Coeur de Lyon

Le Ré Noir

4.002 votes

Rank #62,559 GreenMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #29,573 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

#338 Coeur de Lyon
Choose it for a green and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

#338 Coeur de Lyon1/4

Elixir Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir Man
Sillage & projection: Elixir Man
Value for money: #338 Coeur de Lyon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#338 Coeur de LyonLe Ré Noir

Elixir ManMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageElixir Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winner#338 Coeur de LyonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

mossy90%

earthy80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

aromatic50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

GalbanumOakmossPatchouliAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PomeloGingerCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for #338 Coeur de Lyon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night73

Spring79

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,559

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,573

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixir ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#338 Coeur de Lyon by Le Ré Noir is a bold, uncompromising chypre that brings wild woodland energy straight to your skin. Built around a sharp spine of bitter galbanum, aged oakmoss, and dark patchouli, this fragrance skips modern sugary shortcuts in favor of raw botanical realism. The opening crackles with snapped gr…

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Mahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #338 Coeur de Lyon or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man takes 3 of 4 categories. #338 Coeur de Lyon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose #338 Coeur de Lyon for a green and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #338 Coeur de Lyon or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, #338 Coeur de Lyon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #338 Coeur de Lyon or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, #338 Coeur de Lyon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #338 Coeur de Lyon and Elixir Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.

Is #338 Coeur de Lyon or Elixir Man better for summer or winter?

#338 Coeur de Lyon suits daytime wear; Elixir Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #338 Coeur de Lyon and Elixir Man?

#338 Coeur de Lyon features Galbanum, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss.