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The Trophy Elixir vs Genial

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

Updated 38 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • The Trophy Elixir

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Genial

    Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Trophy Elixir2/4
Genial2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Trophy Elixir
Sillage & projection
Genial
Value for money
Genial
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 Box
GenialLINK
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
4.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

78%Love
22%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate94
Category winners

LongevityThe Trophy Elixir

SillageGenial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value84
Category winnerGenialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
amber69%
ozonic61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both vanilla, warm spicy and amber

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
Top20-30 mins
PineappleCardamomelemi
Heart2-4 hrs
Violet LeafClary SageFrankincenseBlack Pepper
Base6-8+ hrs
Vanilla BeanPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Vanilla Bean. Durations are only published for Genial, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring50
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex18
Women7
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirHigher 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…

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Genial by LINK bursts open with a bright splash of juicy pineapple, quickly grounded by the herbal warmth of cracked cardamom and resinous elemi. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic heart of crushed clary sage, violet leaf, and warm black pepper emerges, giving the blend an energetic, clean-cut spice. The dry-dow…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Trophy Elixir or Genial?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; Genial is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Genial for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or Genial?

The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Genial 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or Genial?

Genial projects furthest (Genial 81/100, The Trophy Elixir 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Trophy Elixir and Genial smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Vanilla Bean.

Is The Trophy Elixir or Genial better for summer or winter?

The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear; Genial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Trophy Elixir and Genial?

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. Genial has top notes of Pineapple, Cardamom and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Frankincense and Black Pepper, a base of Vanilla Bean, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

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