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Elixir vs Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

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

Updated 235 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Elixir

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

  • Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir4/7
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force3/7
Ratings & consensus
Elixir
Community sentiment
Elixir
Longevity
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Sillage & projection
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Value for money
Elixir
Versatility
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ElixirAtralia
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMugler
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.43/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%
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

35%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

SillageShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value33
Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
vanilla91%
aromatic83%
sweet74%
green65%
fresh spicy56%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintLavenderBergamot
Heart
AmberBenzoinPineapple
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMusk
Top15-30 mins
LavenderMintBergamotFruity and Spicy NotesGreen NotesCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliCaramelHoneyMilkCedarLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeTonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring13
Summer13
Fall56
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Category winnerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men78
Unisex18
Women4
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#21,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Mugler Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force delivers an unapologetic clash of bitter roasted coffee, dark earthy patchouli, and sticky caramel. The blast is intense. Fresh peppermint and sharp French lavender collide immediately with heavy burnt sugar, creating that unmistakable Mugler signature shockwave. Within t…

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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, Elixir or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.43/5 from 198 votes; Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force lasts longest (Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 82/100, Elixir 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force projects furthest (Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 79/100, Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Elixir or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Elixir has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Benzoin and Pineapple, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.

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