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The Trophy Elixir vs Fleuve Tendre

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

Updated 580 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Trophy Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • The Trophy Elixir

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Fleuve Tendre

    Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Trophy Elixir6/7
Fleuve Tendre1/7
Ratings & consensus
The Trophy Elixir
Community sentiment
The Trophy Elixir
Longevity
The Trophy Elixir
Sillage & projection
The Trophy Elixir
Value for money
The Trophy Elixir
Versatility
The Trophy Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleuve Tendre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The Trophy ElixirIn The Box
Fleuve TendreLes Liquides Imaginaires
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
3.88/ 5 · 551 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

36%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

551 votes

Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityThe Trophy Elixir

SillageThe Trophy Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value42
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
musky100%
animalic91%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic74%
warm spicy65%
rose56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCardamomCuminCorianderSaffronBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
MuskAnimal notesRose WaterGeraniumPetalia
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetSuedeVetiverIncenseTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Incense and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fleuve Tendre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night59
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex18
Women7
Men30
Unisex57
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,050

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerFleuve TendreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The 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 →

Fleuve Tendre by Les Liquides Imaginaires starts with an unexpected burst of crisp mandarin orange and zesty cardamom, immediately dusted with warm coriander and black pepper. Rather than staying a typical aquatic blue scent, it quickly settles into a heart of dewy rose water, peppery geranium, and a distinctive warm …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Trophy Elixir or Fleuve Tendre?

The Trophy Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; Fleuve Tendre is rated 3.88/5 from 551 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fleuve Tendre for a musky and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or Fleuve Tendre?

The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Fleuve Tendre 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or Fleuve Tendre?

The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Fleuve Tendre 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Trophy Elixir and Fleuve Tendre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Incense and Patchouli.

Is The Trophy Elixir or Fleuve Tendre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleuve Tendre is the stronger pick. For winter, The Trophy Elixir is the stronger pick. The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear; Fleuve Tendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Trophy Elixir and Fleuve Tendre?

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. Fleuve Tendre has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Cumin and Coriander, heart notes of Musk, Animal notes, Rose Water and Geranium, a base of Civet, Suede, Vetiver and Incense.

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