Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Virilis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 240 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elixir

Atralia

4.43198 votes

Rank #619 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,806 AmberAromatic

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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.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elixir4/7

Virilis2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirAtralia

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

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

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value81

Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla91%

aromatic83%

sweet74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLavenderBergamot

Heart

AmberBenzoinPineapple

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMusk

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerVirilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex18

Women4

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#25,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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…

Reviews →

Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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 Virilis?

Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.43/5 from 198 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Virilis?

They last about the same: Elixir 77/100, Virilis 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Virilis smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Elixir or Virilis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virilis is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Virilis?

Elixir has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Benzoin and Pineapple, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.