Fragrance comparison

Salinas vs Elvis The Lion

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

5 wins

Salinas

Mar de ibiza

4.758 votes

Rank #28,352 SaltyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #65,847 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Salinas takes 5 of 5 categories.

Salinas
Choose it for a salty and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Salinas5/5

Elvis The Lion0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SalinasMar de ibiza

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevitySalinas

SillageSalinas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value34

Category winnerSalinasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

salty100%

amber92%

marine84%

rose77%

green69%

aquatic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaltMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHerbal NotesJasmineMuskSeaweed

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberExotic WoodsWhite MuskSea Notes

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Category winnerSalinasLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night86

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 38%Date 26%Work 22%Party 13%

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#65,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSalinasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salinas by Mar de ibiza captures the raw, sunlit coastline of the Balearic islands without smelling like cheap suntan lotion. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of sea salt alongside juicy mandarin orange and green violet leaf. You get an immediate punch of coastal air. Within fifteen minutes, the marine sharpness…

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Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

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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, Salinas or Elvis The Lion?

Salinas takes 5 of 5 categories. Salinas is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Salinas for a salty and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Salinas or Elvis The Lion?

Salinas lasts longest (Salinas 73/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Salinas or Elvis The Lion?

Salinas projects furthest (Salinas 65/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Salinas and Elvis The Lion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Salinas or Elvis The Lion better for summer or winter?

Salinas suits daytime wear; Elvis The Lion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Salinas and Elvis The Lion?

Salinas has top notes of Salt, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Herbal Notes, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Amber, Exotic Woods, White Musk and Sea Notes. Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk.