Fragrance comparison

Elixir Le Parfum vs Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,382 ratings analysed

Elixir Le Parfum

Payot

3.5622 votes

Rank #22,077 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)

Prada

4.245,360 votes

Rank #26,044 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elixir Le Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir Le Parfum2/5

Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)3/5

Ratings & consensus: Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)
Sillage & projection: Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)
Value for money: Elixir Le Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir Le ParfumPayot

Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)Prada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 58%

4.24/ 5 · 5,360 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

50%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

5,360 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPrada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)

SillagePrada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerElixir Le ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

NeroliAmyrisRose

Base

White MuskMyrrhVanillaPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

NeroliCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrrhMuskOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

SaffronVanillaLabdanumTonka BeanLeatherSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Myrrh and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,044

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixir Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A clean citrus floral with a soft musky base, Elixir Le Parfum opens on bergamot, then settles into neroli, rose, and a lightly sweet vanilla glow. It reads fresh, polished, and easy to wear. On skin, it usually feels more delicate than dense. This suits someone who wants a smooth everyday scent with a warm floral to…

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Prada Amber Pour Homme smells like the cleanest, most expensive bar of milled shaving soap you can buy. The scent opens with a sharp flash of neroli and sparkling bergamot, quickly grounded by green cardamom spice. It is clean. A warm, resinous heart of myrrh and orange blossom blooms over the next hour, softening the…

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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 Le Parfum or Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)?

Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Le Parfum is rated 3.56/5 from 22 votes; Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) is rated 4.24/5 from 5,360 votes. Choose Elixir Le Parfum for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Le Parfum or Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)?

Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) lasts longest (Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) 71/100, Elixir Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Le Parfum or Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)?

Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) projects furthest (Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) 56/100, Elixir Le Parfum 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Le Parfum and Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Myrrh and Vanilla.

Is Elixir Le Parfum or Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) better for summer or winter?

Elixir Le Parfum suits daytime wear; Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Le Parfum and Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man)?

Elixir Le Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Amyris and Rose, a base of White Musk, Myrrh, Vanilla and Patchouli. Prada Amber Pour Homme (Prada Man) has top notes of Neroli, Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Myrrh, Musk, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Saffron, Vanilla, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.