Fragrance comparison

Scorpio vs Wood Elixir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

Scorpio

Demeter Fragrance

3.8010 votes

Rank #47,321 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Wood Elixir

Mix:Bar

3.88159 votes

Rank #10,730 MuskyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wood Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Scorpio
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wood Elixir
Choose it for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Scorpio2/5

Wood Elixir3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScorpioDemeter Fragrance

Wood ElixirMix:Bar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.88/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 64%Had 11%Want 25%

Category winnerWood ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

31%Love

40%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityScorpio

SillageScorpio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerWood ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

musky74%

powdery65%

balsamic56%

musky100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian BergamotCashmere MuskResinsLemonVanillaSiam Benzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Cashmere MuskVanillaRed BerriesPatchouliLemonJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCashmere Musk, Lemon and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Scorpio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring46

Summer28

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex49

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,730

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerWood ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Scorpio turns the intense reputation of the water sign on its head. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and Sicilian bergamot. The citrus sparkles immediately. Yet this is not a generic summer cologne. Within ten minutes, warm golden resins and sweet Siam benzoin rise from the skin, addi…

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Mix:Bar Wood Elixir takes a surprising turn away from heavy timber, delivering a soft, cozy blend of sweet vanilla, tart red berries, and fluffy cashmere musk. The scent opens with a bright burst of sugared lemon and crushed berries before settling into clean jasmine, delicate lily of the valley, and an airy touch of …

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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, Scorpio or Wood Elixir?

Wood Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Scorpio is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Wood Elixir is rated 3.88/5 from 159 votes. Choose Scorpio for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wood Elixir for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scorpio or Wood Elixir?

Scorpio lasts longest (Scorpio 53/100, Wood Elixir 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scorpio or Wood Elixir?

Scorpio projects furthest (Scorpio 50/100, Wood Elixir 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scorpio and Wood Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Cashmere Musk, Lemon and Vanilla.

Is Scorpio or Wood Elixir better for summer or winter?

Scorpio suits daytime wear; Wood Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scorpio and Wood Elixir?

Scorpio features Sicilian Bergamot, Cashmere Musk, Resins, Lemon and Vanilla. Wood Elixir features Cashmere Musk, Vanilla, Red Berries, Patchouli and Lemon.