Fragrance comparison

Elysium vs Time to Play Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elysium

Bonjour Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #45,417 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Time to Play Man

Puma

3.5941 votes

Rank #19,878 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elysium
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Time to Play Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elysium3/4

Time to Play Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysium
Sillage & projection: Elysium
Value for money: Elysium
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Time to Play Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElysiumBonjour Paris

Time to Play ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

12%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityElysium

SillageElysium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerElysiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

fruity84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar

Base

LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLimeBergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonBasilGalbanum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Lime. Durations are only published for Time to Play Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 46%Work 31%Party 13%Date 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTime to Play ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…

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Puma Time to Play Man brings an immediate rush of bright energy for warm summer days. The first spray releases a brisk alcohol flash that quickly gives way to tangy lime, juicy pineapple, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharpness settles, a bre…

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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, Elysium or Time to Play Man?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Time to Play Man is rated 3.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Time to Play Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysium or Time to Play Man?

Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 100/100, Time to Play Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysium or Time to Play Man?

Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 100/100, Time to Play Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysium and Time to Play Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Lime.

Is Elysium or Time to Play Man better for summer or winter?

Elysium suits evening wear; Time to Play Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysium and Time to Play Man?

Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather. Time to Play Man has top notes of Pineapple, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber, Labdanum and Cedar.