Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir vs Shafran
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
ShafranChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir5/5
Shafran0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- 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 ElixirArmafShafranNeesh PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 355 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%
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
20%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
leather77%
sweet69%
smoky61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy 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
SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold
Heart
LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood
Base
IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Caramel, Patchouli and Incense. 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–
Spring44
Summer44
Fall56
Winter100
Day67
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#961
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
Overall rank#23,404
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
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 →Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…
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 Shafran?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Shafran?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir lasts longest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100, Shafran 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Shafran?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir projects furthest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100, Shafran 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Shafran smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Caramel, Patchouli and Incense.
Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Shafran better for summer or winter?
Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Shafran?
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. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.
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