Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Vodka Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 973 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dusk

The Woods Collection

4.58768 votes

Rank #25,967 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dusk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dusk4/7

Vodka Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dusk
Community sentiment: Dusk
Longevity: Dusk
Sillage & projection: Dusk
Value for money: Vodka Man
Versatility: Vodka Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vodka Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskThe Woods Collection

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 768 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

Category winnerDuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

768 votes

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerDuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDusk

SillageDusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value91

Category winnerVodka ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletGeraniumJasmine

Base

VanillaCardamomPepperWoody NotesSandalwoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Category winnerVodka ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex18

Women3

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVodka ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by The Woods Collection opens with a sharp burst of crisp red apple and tart mandarin orange, immediately tempered by clean lavender. As the initial brightness settles on skin, warm cardamom and black pepper emerge alongside a subtle violet floral core. The foundation rests on smooth vanilla, patchouli, and soft …

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Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dusk or Vodka Man?

Dusk takes 4 of 7 categories. Dusk is rated 4.58/5 from 768 votes; Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes. Choose Dusk for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Vodka Man?

Dusk lasts longest (Dusk 71/100, Vodka Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Vodka Man?

Dusk projects furthest (Dusk 58/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Vodka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes.

Is Dusk or Vodka Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Dusk is the stronger pick. Vodka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Vodka Man?

Dusk has top notes of Apple, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes. Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes.