Forever Wanted Elixir vs Mystic Moss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forever Wanted Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Forever Wanted ElixirChoose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mystic MossChoose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Forever Wanted Elixir6/7
Mystic Moss1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Longevity
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Value for money
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Versatility
- Mystic Moss
- 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 ElixirAzzaroMystic MossDries Van NotenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,870 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirRating 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
43%Love
29%Like
22%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
77 votes
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForever Wanted Elixir
SillageForever Wanted Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForever Wanted ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
fruity91%
sweet83%
aromatic74%
animalic65%
citrus56%
aromatic100%
earthy92%
warm spicy84%
mossy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic 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
Top15-30 mins
Green MandarinCardamomClary Sage
Heart2-4 hrs
AlgaeGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossPatchouliVetiverIncense
InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mystic Moss, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring97
Summer100
Fall37
Winter17
Day100
Night30
Category winnerMystic MossMost 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#33,586
PerfumerNicolas Bonneville
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Mystic Moss by Dries Van Noten pairs crisp green mandarin with earthy oakmoss and coastal algae to create a bracing, mineral-heavy chypre. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart citrus and herbal clary sage before settling into a distinctive mix of salty sea breeze and aromatic geranium. As it dries down, smok…
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 Mystic Moss?
Forever Wanted Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Forever Wanted Elixir is rated 3.99/5 from 1,870 votes; Mystic Moss is rated 4.05/5 from 77 votes. Choose Forever Wanted Elixir for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mystic Moss for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Forever Wanted Elixir or Mystic Moss?
Forever Wanted Elixir lasts longest (Forever Wanted Elixir 74/100, Mystic Moss 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forever Wanted Elixir or Mystic Moss?
Forever Wanted Elixir projects furthest (Forever Wanted Elixir 62/100, Mystic Moss 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forever Wanted Elixir and Mystic Moss smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Vetiver.
Is Forever Wanted Elixir or Mystic Moss better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mystic Moss is the stronger pick. For winter, Forever Wanted Elixir is the stronger pick. Mystic Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forever Wanted Elixir and Mystic Moss?
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. Mystic Moss has top notes of Green Mandarin, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Algae and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Incense.
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