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The Trophy Elixir vs Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

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

Updated 384 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • The Trophy Elixir

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

The Trophy Elixir3/7
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir3/7
Ratings & consensus
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
The Trophy Elixir
Sillage & projection
The Trophy Elixir
Value for money
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Versatility
The Trophy Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The Trophy ElixirIn The Box
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirArmaf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
4.38/ 5 · 355 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky 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

69%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

311 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityThe Trophy Elixir

SillageThe Trophy Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value80
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, warm spicy and sweet

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
Top
MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense
Base
VanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring86
Summer55
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex18
Women7
Men78
Unisex19
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky 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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Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir opens with a bright burst of sweet citrus that immediately grabs your attention. The juicy mandarin and fresh orange sparkle against a sharp background of lavender and black pepper. As the liquid warms on your skin, it shifts from a zesty splash into a heavy, dark gourmand. The heart brings…

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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 Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?

The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?

The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Trophy Elixir and Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense.

Is The Trophy Elixir or Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, The Trophy Elixir is the stronger pick. The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Trophy Elixir and Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?

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. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Incense, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver.

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