Fragrance comparison

Elvis The Lion vs Sean John

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #64,988 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sean John

3.73203 votes

Rank #9,390 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sean John takes 4 of 4 categories.

Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sean John
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Elvis The Lion0/4

Sean John4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sean John
Sillage & projection: Sean John
Value for money: Sean John
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sean John

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Sean JohnSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.73/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

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

25%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySean John

SillageSean John

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSean JohnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy 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

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack PepperWater Mint

Heart

CardamomNutmegViolet LeafAngelica

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodCoumarinAmberwood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom. 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

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,390

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerSean JohnHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sean John by Sean John is an oriental spicy fragrance for men launched in 2016. It offers a clean blend of bergamot and water mint, grounded by a warm, woody vanilla base. This scent is designed for versatile daily wear, performing comfortably in casual professional settings or during evening dates when a subtle, appr…

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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 Sean John?

Sean John takes 4 of 4 categories. Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; Sean John is rated 3.73/5 from 203 votes. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sean John for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elvis The Lion or Sean John?

Sean John lasts longest (Sean John 58/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elvis The Lion or Sean John?

Sean John projects furthest (Sean John 57/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elvis The Lion and Sean John smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Elvis The Lion or Sean John better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elvis The Lion and Sean John?

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. Sean John has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Water Mint, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Angelica, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.