Elixir Man vs [cassis chypre]
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Elixir ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
[cassis chypre]Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir Man4/7
[cassis chypre]3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- [cassis chypre]
- Community sentiment
- [cassis chypre]
- Longevity
- Elixir Man
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Man
- Value for money
- Elixir Man
- Versatility
- Elixir Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- [cassis chypre]
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir ManMahogany[cassis chypre]SKLVAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
4.18/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 52%Had 21%Want 27%
Category winner[cassis chypre]Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
47%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
49 votes
Category winner[cassis chypre]Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Man
SillageElixir Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fruity91%
woody83%
soft spicy74%
green65%
earthy56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
Top15-30 mins
CassiaCardamomelemiAldehydesNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
Black CurrantJuniperSageIncense
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMuskVetiverOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, elemi and Patchouli. Durations are only published for [cassis chypre], so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall96
Winter29
Day100
Night25
Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,359
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,639
PerfumerAnna Sokolova
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winner[cassis chypre]Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.
Reviews →Cassis Chypre by SKLVA puts the entire black currant bush into the spotlight, moving far past generic berry syrup. The opening bursts with crushed currant foliage, cool cardamom pods, and a fizzy spark of aldehydes that feels like morning light breaking through damp garden branches. As the fragrance settles, bitter-ta…
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 Man or [cassis chypre]?
Elixir Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; [cassis chypre] is rated 4.18/5 from 49 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose [cassis chypre] for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or [cassis chypre]?
Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, [cassis chypre] 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Man or [cassis chypre]?
Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, [cassis chypre] 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Man and [cassis chypre] smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, elemi and Patchouli.
Is Elixir Man or [cassis chypre] better for summer or winter?
For summer, [cassis chypre] is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Man is the stronger pick. Elixir Man suits evening wear; [cassis chypre] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Man and [cassis chypre]?
Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss. [cassis chypre] has top notes of Cassia, Cardamom, elemi and Aldehydes, heart notes of Black Currant, Juniper, Sage and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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