Fragrance comparison

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir vs Chef Will Birge

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 358 ratings analysed

4 wins

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Armaf

4.38355 votes

Rank #961 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Chef Will Birge

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #54,961 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Chef Will Birge
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir4/4

Chef Will Birge0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Sillage & projection: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Value for money: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirArmaf

Chef Will BirgeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 355 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 73%Had 0%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

311 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

SillageOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

caramel77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense

Base

VanillaVetiver

Notes

OrangeCedarMossBlack PepperPink PepperSandalwoodPetitgrainEucalyptusPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lavender, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer55

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#54,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir opens with a bright burst of sweet citrus that immediately grabs your attention. The juicy mandarin and fresh orange sparkle against a sharp background of lavender and black pepper. As the liquid warms on your skin, it shifts from a zesty splash into a heavy, dark gourmand. The heart brings…

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Chef Will Birge by The Dua Brand is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Chef Will Birge was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understan…

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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, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Chef Will Birge?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes; Chef Will Birge is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Chef Will Birge for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Chef Will Birge?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir lasts longest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100, Chef Will Birge 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Chef Will Birge?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir projects furthest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100, Chef Will Birge 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Chef Will Birge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Lavender, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Chef Will Birge better for summer or winter?

Chef Will Birge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Chef Will Birge?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Incense, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Chef Will Birge features Orange, Cedar, Moss, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper.