Elixir Man vs Ocean Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
75%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir Man takes 4 of 5 categories.
Elixir ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ocean BlueChoose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elixir Man4/5
Ocean Blue1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elixir Man
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Man
- Value for money
- Ocean Blue
- 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 ManMahoganyOcean BlueNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
4.00/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 51%
Category winnerElixir ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
26%Love
52%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerOcean BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
lavender100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
earthy44%
citrus30%
Scent match75%Very similar · both lavender, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
Top
GrapefruitCardamomelemi
Heart
LavenderNutmegLicorice
Base
VetiverPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Nutmeg and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring80
Summer100
Fall90
Winter70
Day100
Night80
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#37,315
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Ocean Blue by Nabeel brings a dark, spicy sea breeze to life. It combines bright grapefruit and cool lavender with licorice and warm cardamom. This blend is tailored for casual daytime wear during warm spring months.
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 Ocean Blue?
Elixir Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Ocean Blue is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ocean Blue for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Ocean Blue?
Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, Ocean Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Man or Ocean Blue?
Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, Ocean Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Man and Ocean Blue smell similar?
Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Nutmeg and elemi.
Is Elixir Man or Ocean Blue better for summer or winter?
Elixir Man suits evening wear; Ocean Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Man and Ocean Blue?
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. Ocean Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Licorice, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.
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