Fragrance comparison

Grace vs Vodka Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

Grace

Boadicea the Victorious

3.9453 votes

Rank #16,975 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Grace
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Grace2/7

Vodka Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GraceBoadicea the Victorious

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 21%Had 22%Want 57%

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

Category winnerVodka ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerVodka ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGrace

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value91

Category winnerVodka ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

white floral30%

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotPetitgrainLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

NutmegClary SageNeroliLavenderJasmineVioletPepperCardamom

Base

VanillaWoody NotesTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Cardamom and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Category winnerVodka ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVodka ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grace by Boadicea the Victorious is an aromatic spicy unisex fragrance that centers on a vibrant citrus opening paired with warm herbal undertones. The scent opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of lime, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, accented by green petitgrain for a natural leaf bitterness. As the t…

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Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grace or Vodka Man?

Vodka Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Grace is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes; Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes. Choose Grace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Grace or Vodka Man?

Grace lasts longest (Grace 69/100, Vodka Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grace or Vodka Man?

Grace projects furthest (Grace 74/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grace and Vodka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Cardamom and Woody Notes.

Is Grace or Vodka Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Grace is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Man is the stronger pick. Grace suits daytime wear; Vodka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grace and Vodka Man?

Grace has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean. Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes.