Elixir Intense vs Men Only
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.
Elixir IntenseChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Men OnlyChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Elixir Intense6/7
Men Only1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Intense
- Community sentiment
- Elixir Intense
- Longevity
- Elixir Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Intense
- Value for money
- Men Only
- Versatility
- Elixir Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir IntenseAjmalMen OnlyO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
3.80/ 5 · 244 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerElixir IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
10%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
22%Love
49%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
244 votes
Category winnerElixir IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Intense
SillageElixir Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMen OnlyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
musky30%
fresh spicy100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ThymeBlack Pepper
Heart
AmberCashmere Wood
Base
OlibanumMusk
Top
TangerineGingerMintBlack PepperThyme
Heart
AmberPeachViolet LeafBasilVetiver
Base
VanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesThyme, Black Pepper, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer64
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElixir IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,992
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#32,568
PerfumerFrancisco Marano
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixir IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Elixir Intense is a spicy amber-woody scent that opens with herbal thyme and a crack of black pepper, then settles into warm amber and smooth cashmere wood. As it dries down, olibanum (frankincense) adds a resinous, slightly smoky glow over clean musk. It is commonly perceived as best in cooler weather and at ni…
Reviews →Men Only by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet tangerine, zesty ginger, and cool garden mint. A pinch of black pepper and herbal thyme adds an energetic, crisp spice that wakes up the senses without feeling harsh or screechy. Within fifteen minutes, the scent transitions into a mellow heart of juicy peach,…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir Intense or Men Only?
Elixir Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Elixir Intense is rated 4.67/5 from 30 votes; Men Only is rated 3.80/5 from 244 votes. Choose Elixir Intense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Men Only for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Intense or Men Only?
Elixir Intense lasts longest (Elixir Intense 81/100, Men Only 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Intense or Men Only?
Elixir Intense projects furthest (Elixir Intense 70/100, Men Only 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Intense and Men Only smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Thyme, Black Pepper, Amber and Cashmere Wood.
Is Elixir Intense or Men Only better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elixir Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Intense is the stronger pick. Elixir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Intense and Men Only?
Elixir Intense has top notes of Thyme and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber and Cashmere Wood, a base of Olibanum and Musk. Men Only has top notes of Tangerine, Ginger, Mint and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, Peach, Violet Leaf and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Leather.
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