Fragrance comparison

Rouge Elixir No. 02 vs 1923 Erkek

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Rouge Elixir No. 02

Victoria's Secret

4.2568 votes

Rank #14,768 FruitySour

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1923 Erkek

Mad Parfumeur

5.002 votes

Rank #43,085 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1923 Erkek takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rouge Elixir No. 02
Choose it for a fruity and sour character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1923 Erkek
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rouge Elixir No. 021/4

1923 Erkek3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1923 Erkek
Sillage & projection: 1923 Erkek
Value for money: 1923 Erkek
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rouge Elixir No. 02

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge Elixir No. 02Victoria's Secret

1923 ErkekMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1923 Erkek

Sillage1923 Erkek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winner1923 ErkekBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sour86%

soft spicy72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

almond30%

fruity100%

floral88%

soft spicy77%

fresh65%

amber53%

lactonic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, soft spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CranberryRed CurrantAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red CurrantBergamotAlmond

Heart

OsmanthusDavanaRosePlum

Base

AmberCoconut MilkSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Currant and Almond. 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

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#43,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRouge Elixir No. 02Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Rouge Elixir No. 02 is a floral fruity gourmand body mist built around tart cranberry, red currant, and smooth almond. It opens with a bright burst of red berries that carries a noticeable sour fizz, cutting through the initial sweetness before settling on skin. As it warms, a soft almond creme textu…

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Mad Parfumeur 1923 Erkek opens with a crisp burst of bergamot paired alongside sharp red currant and a soft nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings forward a rich blend of osmanthus, davana, plum, and rose. The fruity notes carry a boozy, jammy depth while the floral elements remain mu…

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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, Rouge Elixir No. 02 or 1923 Erkek?

1923 Erkek takes 3 of 4 categories. Rouge Elixir No. 02 is rated 4.25/5 from 68 votes; 1923 Erkek is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rouge Elixir No. 02 for a fruity and sour character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 1923 Erkek for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Elixir No. 02 or 1923 Erkek?

1923 Erkek lasts longest (1923 Erkek 90/100, Rouge Elixir No. 02 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Elixir No. 02 or 1923 Erkek?

1923 Erkek projects furthest (1923 Erkek 88/100, Rouge Elixir No. 02 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Elixir No. 02 and 1923 Erkek smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, soft spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Currant and Almond.

Is Rouge Elixir No. 02 or 1923 Erkek better for summer or winter?

1923 Erkek suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge Elixir No. 02 and 1923 Erkek?

Rouge Elixir No. 02 features Cranberry, Red Currant and Almond. 1923 Erkek has top notes of Red Currant, Bergamot and Almond, heart notes of Osmanthus, Davana, Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Coconut Milk, Sandalwood and Musk.