Nitro Elixir vs What Else Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nitro Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Nitro ElixirChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
What Else MenChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Nitro Elixir5/5
What Else Men0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Nitro Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nitro Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Nitro Elixir
- Value for money
- Nitro Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nitro Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nitro ElixirDumontWhat Else MenA.P. Durand ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.62/ 5 · 217 votes
Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%
Category winnerNitro ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
1%Dislike
2%Hate
217 votes
43%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNitro Elixir
SillageNitro Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNitro ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
musky44%
powdery30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CardamomOrangeAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Orange BlossomPralineMintGeranium
Base5 to 8 hours
TonkaAmbergrisAmberMoss
Top
OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger
Heart
GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary
Base
MuskAmberMoss
InformationalShared notesOrange, Apple, Bergamot and Mint. Durations are only published for Nitro Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer89
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night98
Spring100
Summer80
Fall80
Winter70
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#847
PerfumerQuetin Roussel
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#31,640
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerNitro ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNitro Elixir by Dumont delivers an energetic burst of crisp apple, bergamot, orange, and warm cardamom right from the initial spray. This bright start quickly gives way to a clean heart of orange blossom, mint, geranium, and sweet praline, creating a balanced wash that feels like freshly washed linen warmed by the sun…
Reviews →What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…
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, Nitro Elixir or What Else Men?
Nitro Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Nitro Elixir is rated 4.62/5 from 217 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Nitro Elixir for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Nitro Elixir or What Else Men?
Nitro Elixir lasts longest (Nitro Elixir 75/100, What Else Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nitro Elixir or What Else Men?
Nitro Elixir projects furthest (Nitro Elixir 69/100, What Else Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nitro Elixir and What Else Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Apple, Bergamot and Mint.
Is Nitro Elixir or What Else Men better for summer or winter?
Nitro Elixir suits day or night wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nitro Elixir and What Else Men?
Nitro Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Praline, Mint and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Ambergris, Amber and Moss. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.
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