Fragrance comparison

Orange Elixir vs 1853 Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Orange Elixir

Refan

4.673 votes

Rank #54,232 CitrusMusky

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60%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

1853 Man

Acqua di Genova

4.1520 votes

Rank #29,031 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1853 Man takes 1 of 1 categories.

Orange Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1853 Man
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Orange Elixir0/1

1853 Man1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1853 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orange ElixirRefan

1853 ManAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky88%

woody77%

fresh65%

powdery53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

white floral90%

woody80%

powdery70%

musky60%

animalic50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OrangeCitrusesWoody NotesMuskOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomOrange

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmbergrisCitrusesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Citruses, Musk and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall27

Winter9

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,031

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner1853 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orange Elixir by Refan is a bright citrus fragrance that leans musky and lightly woody as it settles. Expect an orange forward opening, then a clean, soft musky dry down with a touch of orange blossom and a faint powdery feel. It reads easygoing and daytime friendly, especially if you like simple citrus scents that s…

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1853 Man by Acqua di Genova is a Citrus fragrance for men. 1853 Man was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Orange; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk, Ambergris, Citruses and Patchouli.

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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, Orange Elixir or 1853 Man?

1853 Man takes 1 of 1 categories. Orange Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; 1853 Man is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Orange Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1853 Man for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Orange Elixir and 1853 Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Orange, Citruses, Musk and Orange Blossom.

Is Orange Elixir or 1853 Man better for summer or winter?

Orange Elixir suits daytime wear; 1853 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orange Elixir and 1853 Man?

Orange Elixir features Orange, Citruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom. 1853 Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Ambergris and Citruses.