Homem Elemento vs Quartz Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Homem Elemento takes 6 of 7 categories.
Homem ElementoChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Quartz SilverChoose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Elemento6/7
Quartz Silver1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Homem Elemento
- Community sentiment
- Homem Elemento
- Longevity
- Homem Elemento
- Sillage & projection
- Homem Elemento
- Value for money
- Homem Elemento
- Versatility
- Quartz Silver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Homem Elemento
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Homem ElementoNaturaQuartz SilverMolyneuxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 30%Had 35%Want 35%
3.64/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 42%Had 36%Want 22%
Category winnerHomem ElementoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
48 votes
16%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerHomem ElementoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHomem Elemento
SillageHomem Elemento
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHomem ElementoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
whiskey77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
woody100%
lavender92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
violet61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomItalian LemonLavenderMandarin OrangeBasil
Heart
VioletNutmegCedarCashmirwoodDriftwood
Base
WhiskeyTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliMusk
Top
Precious WoodsTonka BeanPatchouli
Heart
LavenderVioletCinnamon
Base
OrangeItalian LemonGuatemalan Cardamom
InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Lavender, Violet and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer68
Fall73
Winter36
Day100
Night43
Category winnerQuartz SilverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,571
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHomem ElementoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNatura Homem Elemento is a woody, aromatic scent built around a spicy whiskey accord. Launched in 2012, this masculine fragrance blends citrus top notes like Italian lemon with a warm heart of nutmeg and violet. It is a solid pick for cooler evenings, offering a distinctive, approachable profile for men who prefer a b…
Reviews →Quartz Silver by Molyneux opens with an energetic splash of Italian lemon and bitter orange, accented by a brisk pinch of Guatemalan cardamom. As the citrus settles, clean French lavender and powdery violet take center stage, paired with a touch of warm cinnamon. The base rounds out into smooth cedar-style precious wo…
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, Homem Elemento or Quartz Silver?
Homem Elemento takes 6 of 7 categories. Homem Elemento is rated 4.50/5 from 48 votes; Quartz Silver is rated 3.64/5 from 45 votes. Choose Homem Elemento for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Quartz Silver for a woody and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Homem Elemento or Quartz Silver?
Homem Elemento lasts longest (Homem Elemento 72/100, Quartz Silver 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Homem Elemento or Quartz Silver?
Homem Elemento projects furthest (Homem Elemento 66/100, Quartz Silver 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Homem Elemento and Quartz Silver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Lavender, Violet and Tonka Bean.
Is Homem Elemento or Quartz Silver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Quartz Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Elemento is the stronger pick. Quartz Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Homem Elemento and Quartz Silver?
Homem Elemento has top notes of Cardamom, Italian Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Cedar and Cashmirwood, a base of Whiskey, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. Quartz Silver has top notes of Precious Woods, Tonka Bean and Patchouli, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Cinnamon, a base of Orange, Italian Lemon and Guatemalan Cardamom.
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