Fragrance comparison

Elixir Man vs The Weekend Hoodie

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #29,418 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

The Weekend Hoodie

Zara

4.0911 votes

Rank #38,595 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Weekend Hoodie
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir Man4/5

The Weekend Hoodie1/5

Ratings & consensus: Elixir Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir Man
Sillage & projection: The Weekend Hoodie
Value for money: Elixir Man
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 Weekend HoodieZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

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

27%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageThe Weekend Hoodie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value38

Category winnerElixir ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

patchouli86%

amber72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

Pomelo

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#29,418

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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.

Reviews →

Zara's The Weekend Hoodie brings a bright, synthetic energy to the designer's line. It blends citrus zest with a dark, earthy base. The scent feels casual and modern, making it a simple choice for throw-on morning wear. It fits best during relaxed weekends when you want something clean yet present.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir Man or The Weekend Hoodie?

Elixir Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; The Weekend Hoodie is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Weekend Hoodie for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or The Weekend Hoodie?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, The Weekend Hoodie 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Man or The Weekend Hoodie?

The Weekend Hoodie projects furthest (The Weekend Hoodie 68/100, Elixir Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Man and The Weekend Hoodie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Elixir Man or The Weekend Hoodie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elixir Man and The Weekend Hoodie?

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 Weekend Hoodie has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber.