A*Men vs Rayhaan Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rayhaan Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rayhaan ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
A*Men3/7
Rayhaan Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Versatility
- A*Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rayhaan Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A*MenMuglerRayhaan ElixirRayhaanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 893 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
62%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate
825 votes
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRayhaan ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
vanilla100%
amber90%
aromatic80%
green70%
fresh spicy60%
lavender50%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top
MintBergamot
Heart
LavenderBenzoin
Base
VanillaTonka
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Vanilla. Durations are only published for A*Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring34
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#719
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews126
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler A*Men is a legendary collision of cool aromatic herbs and dark sugary warmth. The first spray punches hard. Crisp peppermint and sharp lavender cut through the air with a brisk, almost metallic bite. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial shock settles, thick toasted caramel, earthy patchouli, and bitter roasted…
Reviews →Rayhaan Elixir hits the scene as a bold, vanilla-heavy fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh and cozy. With its prominent mint opening that settles into a smooth tonka and benzoin base, this scent is engineered for those who want a noticeable presence in cooler weather. It is a versatile, sweet-leaning option t…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A*Men or Rayhaan Elixir?
Rayhaan Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; Rayhaan Elixir is rated 4.09/5 from 893 votes. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rayhaan Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, A*Men or Rayhaan Elixir?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Rayhaan Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men or Rayhaan Elixir?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Rayhaan Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men and Rayhaan Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Vanilla.
Is A*Men or Rayhaan Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rayhaan Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men is the stronger pick. A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men and Rayhaan Elixir?
A*Men has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Rayhaan Elixir has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla and Tonka.
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