Dominus Elixir vs Le Male Elixir Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
94%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Dominus ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Le Male Elixir AbsoluChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dominus Elixir2/4
Le Male Elixir Absolu2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dominus Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Dominus Elixir
- Value for money
- Le Male Elixir Absolu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
Dominus ElixirIn The BoxLe Male Elixir AbsoluJean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
4.01/ 5 · 3,006 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
55%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
6%Hate
2,309 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDominus Elixir
SillageDominus Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Male Elixir AbsoluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match94%Very similar · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
LavenderArtemisiaDavana
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumAmbrette
Top
PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
LavenderDavanaArtemisia
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPlum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring48
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#48,635
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#477
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews404
Category winnerLe Male Elixir AbsoluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDominus 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…
Reviews →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…
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, Dominus Elixir or Le Male Elixir Absolu?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dominus Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Le Male Elixir Absolu is rated 4.01/5 from 3,006 votes. Choose Dominus Elixir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Le Male Elixir Absolu for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dominus Elixir or Le Male Elixir Absolu?
Dominus Elixir lasts longest (Dominus Elixir 85/100, Le Male Elixir Absolu 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dominus Elixir or Le Male Elixir Absolu?
Dominus Elixir projects furthest (Dominus Elixir 75/100, Le Male Elixir Absolu 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dominus Elixir and Le Male Elixir Absolu smell similar?
Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot.
Is Dominus Elixir or Le Male Elixir Absolu better for summer or winter?
Dominus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dominus Elixir and Le Male Elixir Absolu?
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. 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.
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