Fragrance comparison

Ansaam Silver vs Le Male Elixir Absolu

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,793 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ansaam Silver

Lattafa Perfumes

4.17787 votes

Rank #2,611 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Le Male Elixir Absolu

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.013,006 votes

Rank #466 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ansaam Silver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ansaam Silver
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Le Male Elixir Absolu
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ansaam Silver4/7

Le Male Elixir Absolu3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ansaam Silver
Community sentiment: Ansaam Silver
Longevity: Le Male Elixir Absolu
Sillage & projection: Le Male Elixir Absolu
Value for money: Ansaam Silver
Versatility: Ansaam Silver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male Elixir Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ansaam SilverLattafa Perfumes

Le Male Elixir AbsoluJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 787 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 3,006 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerAnsaam SilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

700 votes

55%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

2,309 votes

Category winnerAnsaam SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLe Male Elixir Absolu

SillageLe Male Elixir Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAnsaam SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderDavana

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouli

Top

PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderDavanaArtemisia

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Lavender and Davana. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnsaam SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex18

Women4

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#466

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews404

Category winnerLe Male Elixir AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ansaam Silver is a modern unisex release from Lattafa that leans into a sweet, aromatic profile. It opens with bright bergamot and spicy cardamom before settling into a lavender heart. The dry-down relies on a warm base of vanilla and amber, making it a reliable pick for autumn evenings or casual nights out in cooler …

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu opens with a rich, dark plum note backed by a dusting of warm cinnamon and cardamom. As the scent settles on skin, a clean lavender note emerges, preventing the composition from becoming overly syrupy. The drydown introduces a smooth, powdery base of tonka bean and benzoin, add…

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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, Ansaam Silver or Le Male Elixir Absolu?

Ansaam Silver takes 4 of 7 categories. Ansaam Silver is rated 4.17/5 from 787 votes; Le Male Elixir Absolu is rated 4.01/5 from 3,006 votes. Choose Ansaam Silver for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Le Male Elixir Absolu for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ansaam Silver or Le Male Elixir Absolu?

Le Male Elixir Absolu lasts longest (Le Male Elixir Absolu 81/100, Ansaam Silver 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ansaam Silver or Le Male Elixir Absolu?

Le Male Elixir Absolu projects furthest (Le Male Elixir Absolu 72/100, Ansaam Silver 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ansaam Silver and Le Male Elixir Absolu smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Lavender and Davana.

Is Ansaam Silver or Le Male Elixir Absolu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ansaam Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Ansaam Silver is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ansaam Silver and Le Male Elixir Absolu?

Ansaam Silver has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Davana, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli. Le Male Elixir Absolu has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Davana and Artemisia, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Patchouli.