Fragrance comparison

Homem Elo vs M+

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 566 ratings analysed

3 wins

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #26,853 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

M+

Mandarina Duck

3.5819 votes

Rank #51,774 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Elo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
M+
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homem Elo3/5

M+2/5

Ratings & consensus: Homem Elo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Homem Elo
Sillage & projection: M+
Value for money: M+
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homem Elo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem EloNatura

M+Mandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 31%

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

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityHomem Elo

SillageM+

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value88

Category winnerM+Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBlack PepperLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCypressIris

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for M+, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,853

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,774

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHomem EloHigher 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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Mandarina Duck M+ opens with an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly settles into aromatic French lavender. It smells crisp, dry, and unmistakably masculine right from the first spray. The heart brings out green cypress needles and a cool, powdery iris that keeps the profile crisp with…

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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 M+?

Homem Elo takes 3 of 5 categories. Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes; M+ is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose M+ for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Elo or M+?

Homem Elo lasts longest (Homem Elo 69/100, M+ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Elo or M+?

M+ projects furthest (M+ 57/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Elo and M+ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Homem Elo or M+ better for summer or winter?

M+ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Elo and M+?

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. M+ has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cypress and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.