Fragrance comparison

Elvis The Lion vs Sapphire

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #64,988 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sapphire

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.8918 votes

Rank #49,348 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sapphire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sapphire
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elvis The Lion1/4

Sapphire3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sapphire
Sillage & projection: Sapphire
Value for money: Elvis The Lion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sapphire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

SapphireCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

22%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySapphire

SillageSapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value0

Category winnerElvis The LionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

oud69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangePink PepperNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IrisAmberSandalwoodIncenseViolet LeafMagnolia

Base

BenzoinVirginia CedarMuskTonka Beanoak moss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Elvis The Lion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring0

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,348

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerSapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

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Sapphire by Cuarzo Signature opens with a bright burst of sweet mandarin orange and warm, cracked cardamom spice, quickly backed by a prickle of pink pepper. As the initial citrus softens on your skin, a smooth heart of balsamic amber, creamy iris, and gentle agarwood oud takes center stage, creating a cozy and powder…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elvis The Lion or Sapphire?

Sapphire takes 3 of 4 categories. Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sapphire for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elvis The Lion or Sapphire?

Sapphire lasts longest (Sapphire 63/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elvis The Lion or Sapphire?

Sapphire projects furthest (Sapphire 54/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elvis The Lion and Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Elvis The Lion or Sapphire better for summer or winter?

Elvis The Lion suits evening wear; Sapphire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elvis The Lion and Sapphire?

Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Sapphire has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Benzoin, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.