Fragrance comparison

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir vs Âme Nomad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 377 ratings analysed

3 wins

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Armaf

4.38355 votes

Rank #961 CitrusVanilla

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Âme Nomad

Thera Cosméticos

4.1822 votes

Rank #50,159 Fresh SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Âme Nomad
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir3/5

Âme Nomad2/5

Ratings & consensus: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Âme Nomad
Sillage & projection: Âme Nomad
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

Âme NomadThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 355 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirRating 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

59%Love

14%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityÂme Nomad

SillageÂme Nomad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value76

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%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

oud84%

sweet77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense

Base

VanillaVetiver

Top

Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove

Heart

RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss

Base

OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Caramel. 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–

Spring72

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#50,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Âme Nomad by Thera Cosméticos opens with sharp black pepper and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of rugged leather, smoky tobacco, and dark suede. Dry sandalwood, rich oud, and sweet vanilla balance the spice in cold weather. It suits evening wear, formal leather jackets, and chilly autumn nights.

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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 Âme Nomad?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes; Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad lasts longest (Âme Nomad 81/100, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad projects furthest (Âme Nomad 71/100, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Âme Nomad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Caramel.

Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Âme Nomad better for summer or winter?

Âme Nomad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Âme Nomad?

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. Âme Nomad has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Raspberry, Labdanum, Leather and Cedar, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.