Fragrance comparison

Electra Elixir vs Time to Play Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Electra Elixir

Maison de l'Avenir

4.502 votes

Rank #39,470 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Time to Play Man

Puma

3.5941 votes

Rank #19,878 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Electra Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Time to Play Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Electra Elixir3/4

Time to Play Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Electra Elixir
Sillage & projection: Electra Elixir
Value for money: Electra Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Time to Play Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir

Time to Play ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

3.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

12%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityElectra Elixir

SillageElectra Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

fruity84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime

Heart

HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLimeBergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonBasilGalbanum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Basil. Durations are only published for Time to Play Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 46%Work 31%Party 13%Date 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTime to Play ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Electra Elixir by Maison de l'Avenir introduces a sharp, green opening driven by galbanum and petitgrain before settling into a sweet floral heart. The composition balances crisp citrus with a heavy, powdery base. It feels tailored for individuals looking for a noticeable, modern fragrance that transitions easily from…

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Puma Time to Play Man brings an immediate rush of bright energy for warm summer days. The first spray releases a brisk alcohol flash that quickly gives way to tangy lime, juicy pineapple, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharpness settles, a bre…

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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, Electra Elixir or Time to Play Man?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Time to Play Man is rated 3.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Time to Play Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Electra Elixir or Time to Play Man?

Electra Elixir lasts longest (Electra Elixir 80/100, Time to Play Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Electra Elixir or Time to Play Man?

Electra Elixir projects furthest (Electra Elixir 75/100, Time to Play Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Electra Elixir and Time to Play Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Basil.

Is Electra Elixir or Time to Play Man better for summer or winter?

Electra Elixir suits evening wear; Time to Play Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Electra Elixir and Time to Play Man?

Electra Elixir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tarragon and Galbanum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber. Time to Play Man has top notes of Pineapple, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber, Labdanum and Cedar.