Rayhaan Elixir vs Virilis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories.
Rayhaan ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
VirilisChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rayhaan Elixir2/7
Virilis5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Virilis
- Community sentiment
- Virilis
- Longevity
- Virilis
- Sillage & projection
- Virilis
- Value for money
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Versatility
- Virilis
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rayhaan Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rayhaan ElixirRayhaanVirilisPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 893 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerVirilisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate
825 votes
60%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerVirilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirilis
SillageVirilis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRayhaan ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber90%
aromatic80%
green70%
fresh spicy60%
lavender50%
amber100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
lavender77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintBergamot
Heart
LavenderBenzoin
Base
VanillaTonka
Top45 to 60 minutes
LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Lavender and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring34
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerVirilisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews126
Overall rank#25,806
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRayhaan Elixir hits the scene as a bold, vanilla-heavy fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh and cozy. With its prominent mint opening that settles into a smooth tonka and benzoin base, this scent is engineered for those who want a noticeable presence in cooler weather. It is a versatile, sweet-leaning option t…
Reviews →Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…
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, Rayhaan Elixir or Virilis?
Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories. Rayhaan Elixir is rated 4.09/5 from 893 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Rayhaan Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Rayhaan Elixir or Virilis?
Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, Rayhaan Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rayhaan Elixir or Virilis?
Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Rayhaan Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rayhaan Elixir and Virilis smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Lavender and Benzoin.
Is Rayhaan Elixir or Virilis better for summer or winter?
For summer, Virilis is the stronger pick. For winter, Rayhaan Elixir is the stronger pick. Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rayhaan Elixir and Virilis?
Rayhaan Elixir has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla and Tonka. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.
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