Fragrance comparison

Elite Man vs Twelve

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Elite Man

Rasasi

4.502 votes

Rank #41,673 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Twelve

Sapphire Studios

4.504 votes

Rank #40,402 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Twelve takes 2 of 4 categories.

Elite Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Twelve
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Elite Man1/4

Twelve2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite ManRasasi

TwelveSapphire Studios

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTwelve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerElite ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

leather100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

smoky74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlackcurrantPineapplePepper

Heart

PatchouliJasmineRoseBirch Tar

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMoss

Top

PepperLemon

Heart

JasmineLeatherBlackcurrant

Base

BirchCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Pepper, Jasmine and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTwelveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elite Man by Rasasi brings a vibrant burst of pineapple and zesty bergamot that feels built for warmer days. This fruity chypre settles into a grounding base of moss and vanilla, providing a clean and playful profile. It is a straightforward option for those seeking an everyday scent that balances energetic top notes …

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Twelve opens with a sharp lemon and pepper flash, then quickly settles into smoky leather with a dry cedar base. It reads clean enough for everyday wear, but the leather and birch keep it grounded and slightly dark. This looks like a good fit for men who want a straightforward woody leather scent with some freshness u…

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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, Elite Man or Twelve?

Twelve takes 2 of 4 categories. Elite Man is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Twelve is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Elite Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Twelve for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite Man or Twelve?

They last about the same: Elite Man 60/100, Twelve 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elite Man or Twelve?

Twelve projects furthest (Twelve 100/100, Elite Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Man and Twelve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Pepper, Jasmine and Moss.

Is Elite Man or Twelve better for summer or winter?

Elite Man suits daytime wear; Twelve suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Man and Twelve?

Elite Man has top notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Pineapple and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose and Birch Tar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss. Twelve has top notes of Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Leather and Blackcurrant, a base of Birch, Cedar and Moss.