Fragrance comparison

Eureka vs Elvis The Lion

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eureka

Reinvented

4.03142 votes

Rank #4,358 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #66,343 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eureka takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Eureka4/4

Elvis The Lion0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EurekaReinvented

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityEureka

SillageEureka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value34

Category winnerEurekaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotCoffee

Heart

NutmegJasmineCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTolu BalsamStyrax

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Jasmine 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

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,358

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#66,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEurekaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eureka is a spicy, woody scent with a bright violet leaf and bergamot lift, then an unexpected coffee twist that can read slightly cola-like on skin. The heart turns nutmeg-forward with cardamom and pepper, before settling into patchouli, sandalwood and resinous balsams. It is the kind of perfume that can feel smooth …

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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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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, Eureka or Elvis The Lion?

Eureka takes 4 of 4 categories. Eureka is rated 4.03/5 from 142 votes; Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Eureka for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eureka or Elvis The Lion?

Eureka lasts longest (Eureka 79/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eureka or Elvis The Lion?

Eureka projects furthest (Eureka 69/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eureka and Elvis The Lion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cardamom.

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

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

What are the notes in Eureka and Elvis The Lion?

Eureka has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Coffee, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam and Styrax. 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.