Itruk vs The Trophy Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Trophy Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
ItrukChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Trophy ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Itruk1/7
The Trophy Elixir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Trophy Elixir
- Community sentiment
- The Trophy Elixir
- Longevity
- The Trophy Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- The Trophy Elixir
- Value for money
- The Trophy Elixir
- Versatility
- The Trophy Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Itruk
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ItrukBois 1920The Trophy ElixirIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 173 votes
Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
21%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
141 votes
62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Trophy Elixir
SillageThe Trophy Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCardamomJuniperCuminPink Pepper
Heart
PatchouliNutmegIrisAmberwood
Base
IncenseAmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaTonka Bean
Top
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Patchouli and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,727
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#26,088
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerItrukHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotItruk is a spicy amber woods scent with a dry, resinous core and a smooth sweet base. Pepper, cardamom and juniper give it a brisk aromatic lift early on, then patchouli, incense, oud, vanilla and tonka turn it warmer, darker and more enveloping. It reads best for cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes amber…
Reviews →The Trophy Elixir by In The Box blends an aromatic opening of lavender and black pepper with a deep, resinous heart of incense and patchouli. Resting on a base of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, this unisex scent provides a cozy, sweet experience. It is ideal for cool-weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering pr…
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, Itruk or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Itruk is rated 3.98/5 from 173 votes; The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Itruk for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Itruk or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Itruk 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Itruk or The Trophy Elixir?
The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Itruk 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Itruk and The Trophy Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Patchouli and Incense.
Is Itruk or The Trophy Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Trophy Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Itruk is the stronger pick. The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Itruk and The Trophy Elixir?
Itruk has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Juniper and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Iris and Amberwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. The Trophy Elixir has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla Bean and Tonka Bean.
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