Fragrance comparison

Elixir Man vs Serenade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #32,359 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Serenade

Boadicea the Victorious

3.7435 votes

Rank #40,753 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Serenade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elixir Man5/7

Serenade2/7

Ratings & consensus: Elixir Man
Community sentiment: Elixir Man
Longevity: Elixir Man
Sillage & projection: Serenade
Value for money: Serenade
Versatility: Elixir Man
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 ManMahogany

SerenadeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.74/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerElixir ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

37%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerElixir ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageSerenade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSerenadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloGingerCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Top

elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, elemi and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day29

Night100

Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,359

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,753

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerElixir ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany 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.

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Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…

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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 Man or Serenade?

Elixir Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Serenade?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, Serenade 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Man or Serenade?

Serenade projects furthest (Serenade 77/100, Elixir Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Man and Serenade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, elemi and Vetiver.

Is Elixir Man or Serenade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Serenade is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Man is the stronger pick. Elixir Man suits evening wear; Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Man and Serenade?

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. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.