The Trophy Elixir vs Charuto Regal Reserve
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.
The Trophy ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Charuto Regal ReserveChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Trophy Elixir4/5
Charuto Regal Reserve1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Trophy Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Trophy Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- The Trophy Elixir
- Value for money
- Charuto Regal Reserve
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Trophy Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Trophy ElixirIn The BoxCharuto Regal ReservePARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 45%Had 10%Want 46%
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
43%Love
17%Like
26%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Trophy Elixir
SillageThe Trophy Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharuto Regal ReserveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
TobaccoBlack PepperIncenseBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
OsmanthusLavenderCardamomLabdanum
Base5 to 8 hours
Blonde WoodsTonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense. Durations are only published for Charuto Regal Reserve, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring33
Summer6
Fall83
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,088
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#42,335
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Trophy Elixir by In The Box blends an aromatic opening of lavender and black pepper with a deep, resinous heart of incense and patchouli. Resting on a base of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, this unisex scent provides a cozy, sweet experience. It is ideal for cool-weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering pr…
Reviews →Charuto Regal Reserve by PARIS CORNER is a dense oriental fougere built on dark tobacco, resinous smoke, and sweet resin. The opening hits with pungent black pepper, smoky incense, and a brief lift of tart bergamot before settling into dried tobacco leaf. As the initial sharpness fades, a heart of aromatic lavender, s…
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, The Trophy Elixir or Charuto Regal Reserve?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; Charuto Regal Reserve is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Charuto Regal Reserve for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or Charuto Regal Reserve?
The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Charuto Regal Reserve 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or Charuto Regal Reserve?
The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Charuto Regal Reserve 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Trophy Elixir and Charuto Regal Reserve smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense.
Is The Trophy Elixir or Charuto Regal Reserve better for summer or winter?
The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear; Charuto Regal Reserve suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Trophy Elixir and Charuto Regal Reserve?
The Trophy Elixir has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla Bean and Tonka Bean. Charuto Regal Reserve has top notes of Tobacco, Black Pepper, Incense and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Lavender, Cardamom and Labdanum, a base of Blonde Woods, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.
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