Fragrance comparison

Elixir Man vs Single Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

6 wins

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #32,359 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Single Man

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

3.97179 votes

Rank #15,809 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 6 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.
Single Man
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir Man6/7

Single Man1/7

Ratings & consensus: Elixir Man
Community sentiment: Elixir Man
Longevity: Elixir Man
Sillage & projection: Elixir Man
Value for money: Elixir Man
Versatility: Elixir Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Single Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Elixir ManMahogany

Single ManMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.97/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

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

29%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

179 votes

Category winnerElixir ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageElixir Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value43

Category winnerElixir ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

fresh56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, 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

Top20-30 mins

GingerLemon PeelCardamomRed Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodWoody NotesRoseNutmegelemiViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMahoganyPatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and elemi. Durations are only published for Single Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night66

Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,359

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,809

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSingle 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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Single Man by Moth and Rabbit opens with an invigorating burst of fresh ginger, grated lemon peel, and cool cardamom that immediately cuts through the air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of soft cashmere wood, peppery nutmeg, and a subtle drop of dewy rose. The foundation groun…

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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 Single Man?

Elixir Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Single Man is rated 3.97/5 from 179 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 Single Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Single Man?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, Single Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Man or Single Man?

Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, Single Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Man and Single Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and elemi.

Is Elixir Man or Single Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elixir Man and Single 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. Single Man has top notes of Ginger, Lemon Peel, Cardamom and Red Pepper, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Woody Notes, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Mahogany, Patchouli and Cedar.