Elixir Man vs Volakas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir Man takes 3 of 4 categories.
Elixir ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
VolakasChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Elixir Man3/4
Volakas1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elixir Man
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Man
- Value for money
- Volakas
- 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 ManMahoganyVolakasAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
3.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
13%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
38%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Man
SillageElixir Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVolakasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
green50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
Top
GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf
Heart
CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium
Base
VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Galbanum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring40
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,359
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,766
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixir ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany 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 →Volakas by Aurora Scents presents as a sharp, leather-forward fragrance for men. It opens with a herbal blast of galbanum, rosemary, and thyme, grounding itself in a robust woody base. Designed for cooler weather, this 2022 release brings an earthy, aromatic presence that stands out during fall evenings or professiona…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir Man or Volakas?
Elixir Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 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 Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Volakas?
Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, Volakas 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Man or Volakas?
Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, Volakas 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Man and Volakas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Galbanum and Patchouli.
Is Elixir Man or Volakas better for summer or winter?
Elixir Man suits evening wear; Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Man and Volakas?
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. Volakas has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Cedarwood.
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