Fragrance comparison

Homem Elo vs Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 645 ratings analysed

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #25,724 AromaticWoody

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18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams

Adi Ale Van

3.4798 votes

Rank #15,616 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams takes 4 of 7 categories.

Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Homem Elo3/7

Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Elo
Community sentiment: Homem Elo
Longevity: Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams
Sillage & projection: Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams
Value for money: Homem Elo
Versatility: Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem EloNatura

Journey of Life - Extrait of DreamsAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerHomem EloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

38%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

17%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerHomem EloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityJourney of Life - Extrait of Dreams

SillageJourney of Life - Extrait of Dreams

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value41

Category winnerHomem EloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fruity100%

woody92%

cacao84%

leather77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

Top

GrapesClary Sage

Heart

PlumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

CacaoCastoreumVetiver

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring27

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerJourney of Life - Extrait of DreamsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men48

Unisex39

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,724

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,616

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerJourney of Life - Extrait of DreamsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Jimmy Bodin. Top notes are Grapes and Clary Sage; middle notes are Plum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; base notes are Cacao, Castoreum and Vet…

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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, Homem Elo or Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams?

Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams takes 4 of 7 categories. Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes; Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams is rated 3.47/5 from 98 votes. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Elo or Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams?

Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams lasts longest (Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams 82/100, Homem Elo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Elo or Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams?

Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams projects furthest (Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams 83/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Elo and Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Homem Elo or Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams better for summer or winter?

For summer, Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams is the stronger pick. For winter, Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams is the stronger pick. Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Elo and Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams?

Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk. Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams has top notes of Grapes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Plum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Cacao, Castoreum and Vetiver.