Fragrance comparison

Élixir du Désert vs Homem Elo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 548 ratings analysed

2 wins

Élixir du Désert

Parfum Lab

5.001 votes

Rank #49,687 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #28,639 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Élixir du Désert takes 2 of 3 categories.

Élixir du Désert
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Élixir du Désert2/3

Homem Elo1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Élixir du Désert
Sillage & projection: Élixir du Désert
Value for money: Not scored
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

Élixir du DésertParfum Lab

Homem EloNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityÉlixir du Désert

SillageÉlixir du Désert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderCaramelGingerSpicesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberCedarTonkaLabdanumMusk

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Élixir du Désert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,687

PerfumerSamuel Moraes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,639

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem EloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Élixir du Désert by Parfum Lab is a rich woody aromatic fragrance built for cold days and crisp nights. It opens with an invigorating blast of candied ginger, fresh bergamot, and sweet caramel, quickly grounded by clean herbal lavender. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a cozy heart of clove and jasmine emerges bef…

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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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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, Élixir du Désert or Homem Elo?

Élixir du Désert takes 2 of 3 categories. Élixir du Désert is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose Élixir du Désert for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Élixir du Désert or Homem Elo?

Élixir du Désert lasts longest (Élixir du Désert 80/100, Homem Elo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Élixir du Désert or Homem Elo?

Élixir du Désert projects furthest (Élixir du Désert 75/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Élixir du Désert and Homem Elo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Élixir du Désert or Homem Elo better for summer or winter?

Élixir du Désert suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Élixir du Désert and Homem Elo?

Élixir du Désert has top notes of Lavender, Caramel, Ginger and Spices, heart notes of Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. 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.