Fragrance comparison

Michael Schumacher vs Elvis The Lion

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Michael Schumacher

2.9041 votes

Rank #19,590 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #66,343 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael Schumacher takes 4 of 4 categories.

Michael Schumacher
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Michael Schumacher4/4

Elvis The Lion0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Michael Schumacher
Sillage & projection: Michael Schumacher
Value for money: Michael Schumacher
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Michael Schumacher

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael SchumacherLR

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 30%Had 47%Want 23%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityMichael Schumacher

SillageMichael Schumacher

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value34

Category winnerMichael SchumacherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

amber84%

woody77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

IrisSandalwoodWater NotesJasmine

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Elvis The Lion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall58

Winter42

Day100

Night23

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#66,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMichael SchumacherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Schumacher by LR is a woody aquatic fragrance for men that balances crisp citrus top notes with a smooth iris and sandalwood heart. It is a straightforward, functional scent designed for everyday wear. Ideal for professional settings or casual mornings, it provides a clean, approachable profile for men who pre…

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Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

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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, Michael Schumacher or Elvis The Lion?

Michael Schumacher takes 4 of 4 categories. Michael Schumacher is rated 2.90/5 from 41 votes; Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Michael Schumacher for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Schumacher or Elvis The Lion?

Michael Schumacher lasts longest (Michael Schumacher 62/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Schumacher or Elvis The Lion?

Michael Schumacher projects furthest (Michael Schumacher 63/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael Schumacher and Elvis The Lion smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Black Pepper.

Is Michael Schumacher or Elvis The Lion better for summer or winter?

Michael Schumacher suits daytime wear; Elvis The Lion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael Schumacher and Elvis The Lion?

Michael Schumacher has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood, Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk.