Fragrance comparison

Elixir Man vs Tabac Santal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #32,359 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Tabac Santal

Annette Neuffer

3.81130 votes

Rank #3,495 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Santal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tabac Santal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Elixir Man1/5

Tabac Santal3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir ManMahogany

Tabac SantalAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.81/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 11%Had 5%Want 84%

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

33%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTabac Santal

SillageTabac Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloGingerCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Top

BergamotRumNutmegCognacLimeBitter OrangeJuniper BerriesGinger

Heart

LavenderelemiTobaccoOlibanumOrris RootRose

Base

OakmossAtlas CedarVirginia CedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGinger, 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 season

Spring79

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,359

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,495

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerTabac SantalHigher 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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Tabac Santal is a dense, earthy tobacco and sandalwood fragrance with a fresh aromatic lift. Reviewers describe heavy pipe tobacco, grainy woods, cacao-like patchouli, lavender, oakmoss and vetiver, giving it a brown, resinous, slightly smoky feel rather than a clean tobacco-shop sweetness. It suits wearers who like r…

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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 Tabac Santal?

Tabac Santal takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Tabac Santal is rated 3.81/5 from 130 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tabac Santal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Tabac Santal?

Tabac Santal lasts longest (Tabac Santal 83/100, Elixir Man 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Man or Tabac Santal?

Tabac Santal projects furthest (Tabac Santal 69/100, Elixir Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Man and Tabac Santal smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lavender, Nutmeg and elemi.

Is Elixir Man or Tabac Santal better for summer or winter?

Elixir Man suits evening wear; Tabac Santal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Man and Tabac Santal?

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. Tabac Santal has top notes of Bergamot, Rum, Nutmeg and Cognac, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Tobacco and Olibanum, a base of Oakmoss, Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.