Elixir Man vs Prima Rugiada
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prima Rugiada takes 4 of 7 categories.
Elixir ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Prima RugiadaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elixir Man3/7
Prima Rugiada4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Man
- Community sentiment
- Prima Rugiada
- Longevity
- Elixir Man
- Sillage & projection
- Prima Rugiada
- Value for money
- Prima Rugiada
- Versatility
- Elixir Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prima Rugiada
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir ManMahoganyPrima RugiadaProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
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
62%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerPrima RugiadaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Man
SillagePrima Rugiada
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrima RugiadaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
green83%
fresh74%
woody65%
floral56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
MintCuminOreganoLemonBlack PepperAldehydesCardamomCalabrian bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Tomato LeafWatery NotesFreesiaMirabelleLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCyclamenRose
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskBalsam FirAtlas CedarHaitian VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Prima Rugiada, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring74
Summer100
Fall37
Winter16
Day100
Night32
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#30,741
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPrima RugiadaHigher 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 →Prima Rugiada by Profumi del Forte is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around cool morning air and Mediterranean greenery. It opens with an energetic rush of mint, lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and aldehydes, accompanied by galbanum and pungent culinary herbs like cumin and oregano. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a…
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 Prima Rugiada?
Prima Rugiada takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Prima Rugiada is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Prima Rugiada for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Prima Rugiada?
Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, Prima Rugiada 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Man or Prima Rugiada?
Prima Rugiada projects furthest (Prima Rugiada 67/100, Elixir Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Man and Prima Rugiada smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.
Is Elixir Man or Prima Rugiada better for summer or winter?
For summer, Prima Rugiada is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Man is the stronger pick. Elixir Man suits evening wear; Prima Rugiada suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Man and Prima Rugiada?
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. Prima Rugiada has top notes of Mint, Cumin, Oregano and Lemon, heart notes of Tomato Leaf, Watery Notes, Freesia and Mirabelle, a base of Musk, Balsam Fir, Atlas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.
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