Fragrance comparison

Elixir Man vs The Godfather

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #32,563 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

The Godfather

Sicili Fragances

3.006 votes

Rank #71,355 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Godfather
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir Man3/4

The Godfather1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir Man
Sillage & projection: Elixir Man
Value for money: The Godfather
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 ManMahogany

The GodfatherSicili Fragances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageElixir Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe GodfatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloGingerCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Top

PomeloPineappleNutmegClovesPink PepperBlackcurrantBergamot

Heart

CitronCinnamonCardamomRoseGinger

Base

EvernylAmbroxanelemiOakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Ginger, Cardamom and Nutmeg. 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

Summer60

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,563

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,355

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Godfather opens with bright citrus, pineapple and blackcurrant, then moves into a warmer heart of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. The overall feel is a modern fruity chypre with a spicy edge rather than a heavy old-school mossy style. On skin, it usually reads crisp first, then smoother and woodier as ambroxan, oak…

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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 The Godfather?

Elixir Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; The Godfather is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Godfather for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or The Godfather?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, The Godfather 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Man or The Godfather?

Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, The Godfather 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Man and The Godfather smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Ginger, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Elixir Man or The Godfather better for summer or winter?

Elixir Man suits evening wear; The Godfather suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Man and The Godfather?

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. The Godfather has top notes of Pomelo, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Citron, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Rose, a base of Evernyl, Ambroxan, elemi and Oakmoss.