Fragrance comparison

Purple Elixir vs Mahogany for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

Purple Elixir

Alyssa Ashley

3.0036 votes

Rank #59,100 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Mahogany for Men

Mahogany

3.8347 votes

Rank #27,678 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahogany for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Purple Elixir
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mahogany for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Purple Elixir1/7

Mahogany for Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: Mahogany for Men
Community sentiment: Mahogany for Men
Longevity: Mahogany for Men
Sillage & projection: Mahogany for Men
Value for money: Mahogany for Men
Versatility: Purple Elixir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mahogany for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Purple ElixirAlyssa Ashley

Mahogany for MenMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerMahogany for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

36%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerMahogany for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMahogany for Men

SillageMahogany for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMahogany for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

anis84%

soft spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseJasmineSolar NotesAldehydes

Heart

Orange BlossomHeliotropeCashmere Wood

Base

AmberMuskVetiver

Top

AldehydesCuminBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomRosePineappleJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night33

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPurple ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMahogany for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Purple Elixir is a jasmine-forward white floral with a noticeable twist of star anise and a soft, powdery haze. The opening can feel bright and slightly soapy from aldehydes and solar notes, then it settles into orange blossom, heliotrope and smooth cashmere wood. It finishes musky and ambery with a gentle vetiver edg…

Reviews →

Mahogany for Men opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and cumin, settling into a clean orange blossom heart. The dry-down relies on earthy oakmoss and green patchouli, offering a retro, clean masculine vibe. It suits guys seeking an easygoing, fresh herbal option for casual daytime wear.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Purple Elixir or Mahogany for Men?

Mahogany for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Purple Elixir is rated 3.00/5 from 36 votes; Mahogany for Men is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes. Choose Purple Elixir for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mahogany for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Purple Elixir or Mahogany for Men?

Mahogany for Men lasts longest (Mahogany for Men 70/100, Purple Elixir 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple Elixir or Mahogany for Men?

Mahogany for Men projects furthest (Mahogany for Men 63/100, Purple Elixir 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purple Elixir and Mahogany for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Purple Elixir or Mahogany for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Purple Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Mahogany for Men is the stronger pick. Purple Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purple Elixir and Mahogany for Men?

Purple Elixir has top notes of Star Anise, Jasmine, Solar Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Mahogany for Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Cumin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.