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Elixir vs Le Male Collector Edition 2024

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

Updated 262 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Elixir

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Le Male Collector Edition 2024

    Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Elixir6/7
Le Male Collector Edition 20241/7
Ratings & consensus
Elixir
Community sentiment
Elixir
Longevity
Elixir
Sillage & projection
Elixir
Value for money
Elixir
Versatility
Le Male Collector Edition 2024
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ElixirAtralia
Le Male Collector Edition 2024Jean Paul Gaultier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.43/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%
3.52/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 47%Had 1%Want 52%
Category winnerElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
74%Love
16%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
3%Hate

180 votes

41%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
27%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityElixir

SillageElixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value40
Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
vanilla91%
aromatic83%
sweet74%
green65%
fresh spicy56%
aromatic100%
lavender88%
vanilla77%
green65%
fresh spicy53%
powdery42%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintLavenderBergamot
Heart
AmberBenzoinPineapple
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMusk
Top
Lavender
Heart
Mint
Base
Vanilla
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer75
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
Night78
Category winnerLe Male Collector Edition 2024Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men78
Unisex18
Women4
Men64
Unisex13
Women23
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#37,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atralia Elixir opens with a cool mint and lavender lift, then settles into warm amber, vanilla and tonka with a sweet, slightly spicy feel. Reviews consistently describe a smooth, masculine-leaning dry down, strong projection, and solid cold-weather appeal. If you like rich sweet aromatics and can go easy on sprays, t…

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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Collector Edition 2024 brings a fresh design to the classic lavender and mint profile. This limited edition bottle houses the familiar aromatic juice, offering a reliable fougere experience. Perfect for cool winter nights, it wraps the wearer in a sweet vanilla base that lingers comfortably.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir or Le Male Collector Edition 2024?

Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.43/5 from 198 votes; Le Male Collector Edition 2024 is rated 3.52/5 from 64 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Le Male Collector Edition 2024 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Le Male Collector Edition 2024?

Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 77/100, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Le Male Collector Edition 2024?

Elixir projects furthest (Elixir 67/100, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Le Male Collector Edition 2024 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vanilla.

Is Elixir or Le Male Collector Edition 2024 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Le Male Collector Edition 2024 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Le Male Collector Edition 2024?

Elixir has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Benzoin and Pineapple, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk. Le Male Collector Edition 2024 has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Mint, a base of Vanilla.

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