Fragrance comparison

Elixir 3/18 vs CANIS

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Elixir 3/18

Latansaa Perfume

—0 votes

Rank #75,604 TobaccoSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

CANIS

Guillab

3.673 votes

Rank #69,397 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Elixir 3/18
Choose it for a tobacco and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
CANIS
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Elixir 3/182/4

CANIS2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir 3/18
Sillage & projection: Elixir 3/18
Value for money: CANIS
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CANIS

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir 3/18Latansaa Perfume

CANISGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityElixir 3/18

SillageElixir 3/18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCANISBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

sweet92%

green84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

green69%

honey61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both sweet, vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLavender

Heart

VanillaBenzoin

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanHoney

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMint

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaBenzoin

Base6-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanTobaccoHoney

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for CANIS, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCANISHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir 3/18 by Latansaa Perfume offers a bold aromatic profile that balances sharp mint with rich tobacco. This 2025 release leans into a complex structure, layering honey and tonka bean over a benzoin heart. It performs well in cooler weather, making it an interesting choice for evening wear or autumn outings when yo…

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Guillab CANIS is a modern oriental fougere designed for men that bridges traditional barbershop cleanliness with rich gourmand depth. The fragrance opens with an invigorating flash of crisp mint and aromatic French lavender, cutting through the air with clean, sharp energy. As the initial cool blast settles on skin, w…

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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 lasts longer, Elixir 3/18 or CANIS?

Elixir 3/18 lasts longest (Elixir 3/18 100/100, CANIS 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir 3/18 or CANIS?

Elixir 3/18 projects furthest (Elixir 3/18 75/100, CANIS 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir 3/18 and CANIS smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Elixir 3/18 or CANIS better for summer or winter?

CANIS suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir 3/18 and CANIS?

Elixir 3/18 has top notes of Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Vanilla and Benzoin, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Honey. CANIS has top notes of Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Vanilla and Benzoin, a base of Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Honey.