Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs Dominus Elixir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Dominus Elixir

In The Box

4.506 votes

Rank #42,890 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dominus Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Paris Manille2/4

Dominus Elixir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dominus Elixir
Sillage & projection: Dominus Elixir
Value for money: Paris Manille
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris Manille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris ManilleCarven

Dominus ElixirIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

168 votes

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDominus Elixir

SillageDominus Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value25

Category winnerParis ManilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)Pink Pepper

Heart

ArtemisiaPlum

Base

PatchouliWhite Musk

Top

PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderArtemisiaDavana

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumAmbrette

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Plum 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

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#42,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis ManilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven Paris Manille opens with a snappy burst of tart starfruit and dry pink pepper that immediately feels crisp on skin. As the initial citrusy bite softens, bitter artemisia and juicy plum emerge, steering the composition away from standard sweet fruit profiles. The base anchors the herbal sweetness with patchouli …

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Dominus Elixir opens with a ripe plum note wrapped in cinnamon and cardamom, then settles into a warmer ambered base with tonka, benzoin and patchouli. It reads spicy, sweet and aromatic rather than fresh, with a richer profile that may suit evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes modern warm gourmand-leanin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris Manille or Dominus Elixir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; Dominus Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dominus Elixir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or Dominus Elixir?

Dominus Elixir lasts longest (Dominus Elixir 85/100, Paris Manille 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or Dominus Elixir?

Dominus Elixir projects furthest (Dominus Elixir 75/100, Paris Manille 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and Dominus Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Plum and Patchouli.

Is Paris Manille or Dominus Elixir better for summer or winter?

Dominus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and Dominus Elixir?

Paris Manille has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia and Plum, a base of Patchouli and White Musk. Dominus Elixir has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum.