Elixir Man vs Johan B. Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Johan B. Man takes 3 of 4 categories.
Elixir ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Johan B. ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Elixir Man1/4
Johan B. Man3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Johan B. Man
- Sillage & projection
- Johan B. Man
- Value for money
- Johan B. Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir ManMahoganyJohan B. ManJohan BWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJohan B. Man
SillageJohan B. Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJohan B. ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomelemiGingerCedar
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverMuskAtlas CedarPatchouliMate
InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and elemi. Durations are only published for Johan B. Man, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#62,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerElixir ManHigher 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 →Johan B. Man by Johan B delivers a dense blast of sharp bergamot, fresh ginger, and green cardamom right out of the nozzle. The initial citrus bite quickly yields to a dry heart of grated nutmeg and subtle rose petals. As the scent warms on skin, Atlas cedar and smoky vetiver take over alongside an earthy trace of her…
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 Johan B. Man?
Johan B. Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Johan B. Man is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Johan B. Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Johan B. Man?
Johan B. Man lasts longest (Johan B. Man 100/100, Elixir Man 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Man or Johan B. Man?
Johan B. Man projects furthest (Johan B. Man 100/100, Elixir Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Man and Johan B. Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and elemi.
Is Elixir Man or Johan B. Man better for summer or winter?
Elixir Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Man and Johan B. Man?
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. Johan B. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, elemi and Ginger, heart notes of Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Atlas Cedar and Patchouli.
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