Fragrance comparison

A Private Man vs Dominus Elixir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

A Private Man

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1515 votes

Rank #32,250 WhiskeyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Dominus Elixir

In The Box

4.506 votes

Rank #44,112 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

A Private Man
Choose it for a whiskey and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dominus Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

A Private Man2/4

Dominus Elixir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dominus Elixir
Sillage & projection: Dominus Elixir
Value for money: A Private Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Private Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Private ManAlexandria Fragrances

Dominus ElixirIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDominus Elixir

SillageDominus Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value25

Category winnerA Private ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

whiskey100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

vanilla30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WhiskeyBlack LeatherBenzoinCardamomTonka BeanLavenderWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderArtemisiaDavana

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumAmbrette

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Private ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Private Man leans into a dark, dressed-up style with whiskey, black leather, cardamom and tonka over a woody, benzoin-rich base. It opens bold and warm, then settles into a smoother ambered leather with a touch of powder and sweetness. It looks best suited to evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes boozy, …

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Dominus Elixir opens with a ripe plum note wrapped in cinnamon and cardamom, then settles into a warmer ambered base with tonka, benzoin and patchouli. It reads spicy, sweet and aromatic rather than fresh, with a richer profile that may suit evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes modern warm gourmand-leanin…

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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, A Private Man or Dominus Elixir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A Private Man is rated 4.15/5 from 15 votes; Dominus Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose A Private Man for a whiskey and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dominus Elixir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Private Man or Dominus Elixir?

Dominus Elixir lasts longest (Dominus Elixir 85/100, A Private Man 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Private Man or Dominus Elixir?

Dominus Elixir projects furthest (Dominus Elixir 75/100, A Private Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Private Man and Dominus Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Lavender.

Is A Private Man or Dominus Elixir better for summer or winter?

A Private Man suits evening wear; Dominus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Private Man and Dominus Elixir?

A Private Man features Whiskey, Black Leather, Benzoin, Cardamom and Tonka Bean. Dominus Elixir has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum.