Caffe nel Greco vs The Trophy Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Trophy Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Caffe nel GrecoChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Trophy ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Caffe nel Greco0/5
The Trophy Elixir5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Trophy Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Trophy Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- The Trophy Elixir
- Value for money
- The Trophy Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Trophy Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Caffe nel GrecoArt Deco PerfumesThe Trophy ElixirIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 14%Had 12%Want 74%
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Trophy Elixir
SillageThe Trophy Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber88%
coffee77%
aromatic65%
woody53%
balsamic42%
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCognacLemon
Heart
CoffeeCardamomLavenderBulgarian Rose
Base
Tolu BalsamPatchouliBenzoinCinnamonVanillaIncenseTonka Bean
Top
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Lavender and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,154
PerfumerElina Arsenieva
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,088
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArt Deco Perfumes Caffe nel Greco opens with dark cognac, black pepper, and sharp lemon before settling into roasted coffee beans and warm cardamom. A heavy base of tolu balsam, incense, and cinnamon creates a dense, resinous backdrop. It warms up quickly on skin. Built for cold autumn evenings and leather jacket weat…
Reviews →The Trophy Elixir by In The Box blends an aromatic opening of lavender and black pepper with a deep, resinous heart of incense and patchouli. Resting on a base of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, this unisex scent provides a cozy, sweet experience. It is ideal for cool-weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering pr…
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, Caffe nel Greco or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Caffe nel Greco is rated 3.38/5 from 16 votes; The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Caffe nel Greco for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Caffe nel Greco or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Caffe nel Greco 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Caffe nel Greco or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Caffe nel Greco 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Caffe nel Greco and The Trophy Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is Caffe nel Greco or The Trophy Elixir better for summer or winter?
Caffe nel Greco suits evening wear; The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Caffe nel Greco and The Trophy Elixir?
Caffe nel Greco has top notes of Black Pepper, Cognac and Lemon, heart notes of Coffee, Cardamom, Lavender and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Benzoin and Cinnamon. The Trophy Elixir has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla Bean and Tonka Bean.
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