Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir vs Oscar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
OscarChoose it for a aromatic and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir6/7
Oscar1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Longevity
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Value for money
- Oscar
- Versatility
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- 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 ElixirArmafOscarZimayaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 355 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 33%Had 4%Want 64%
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
311 votes
53%Love
34%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
70 votes
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
SillageOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOscarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
caramel92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, caramel and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense
Base
VanillaVetiver
Top
OrangeClary SageCardamom
Heart
CaramelBlack PepperTonkaIncense
Base
MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange, 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 seasonSpring86
Summer55
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#961
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
Overall rank#9,680
PerfumerImran Fazlani
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOdyssey 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…
Reviews →Oscar by Zimaya opens with a zesty burst of bright orange and crisp clary sage paired with warm cardamom. As the sharp citrus initial impression settles down after ten minutes, a rich heart of buttery caramel, black pepper, and dark incense takes center stage on skin. Tonka bean adds a smooth gourmand sweetness while …
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, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Oscar?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes; Oscar is rated 4.29/5 from 70 votes. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oscar for a aromatic and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Oscar?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir lasts longest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100, Oscar 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Oscar?
Projection is very close: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100, Oscar 65/100 for sillage.
Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Oscar smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Caramel.
Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Oscar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Oscar?
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. Oscar has top notes of Orange, Clary Sage and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Black Pepper, Tonka and Incense, a base of Musk and Vetiver.
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