Forever Wanted Elixir vs Appletini
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Forever Wanted ElixirChoose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
AppletiniChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forever Wanted Elixir2/4
Appletini2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Appletini
- Value for money
- Appletini
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forever Wanted Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forever Wanted ElixirAzzaroAppletiniMayritWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,870 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate
1,529 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForever Wanted Elixir
SillageAppletini
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAppletiniBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
fruity91%
sweet83%
aromatic74%
animalic65%
citrus56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
amber77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryGreen MandarinBergamot
Heart
CardamomLavenderClary Sage
Base
LeatherWolfwoodVetiver
Top
BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange
Heart
LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
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#712
PerfumerClémentine Girard, Honorine Blanc, Sophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews299
Overall rank#34,328
PerfumerPhilippine Courtière
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro Forever Wanted Elixir is a bold leather-forward fragrance designed for men who appreciate a mix of fruit and animalic grit. Featuring a sharp raspberry opening and a smooth, resinous dry-down, this 2025 release leans into autumn and winter wear. It is a confident, modern composition that bridges the gap between…
Reviews →Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…
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, Forever Wanted Elixir or Appletini?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Forever Wanted Elixir is rated 3.99/5 from 1,870 votes; Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Forever Wanted Elixir for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Forever Wanted Elixir or Appletini?
They last about the same: Forever Wanted Elixir 74/100, Appletini 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Forever Wanted Elixir or Appletini?
Appletini projects furthest (Appletini 71/100, Forever Wanted Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forever Wanted Elixir and Appletini smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage.
Is Forever Wanted Elixir or Appletini better for summer or winter?
Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forever Wanted Elixir and Appletini?
Forever Wanted Elixir has top notes of Raspberry, Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Leather, Wolfwood and Vetiver. Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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