Fragrance comparison

The Trophy Elixir vs Star For Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 450 ratings analysed

The Trophy Elixir

In The Box

4.4829 votes

Rank #26,268 VanillaAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Star For Men

Mauboussin

4.28421 votes

Rank #388 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Star For Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Trophy Elixir
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Star For Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

The Trophy Elixir3/7

Star For Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Star For Men
Community sentiment: Star For Men
Longevity: The Trophy Elixir
Sillage & projection: The Trophy Elixir
Value for money: Star For Men
Versatility: The Trophy Elixir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Star For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Trophy ElixirIn The Box

Star For MenMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%

4.28/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

Category winnerStar For MenRating 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

63%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

331 votes

Category winnerStar For MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityThe Trophy Elixir

SillageThe Trophy Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value90

Category winnerStar For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

balsamic50%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

woody74%

powdery65%

balsamic56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and warm spicy

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

CardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

IncenseSaffron

Base

VanillaWhite AmberPatchouliIrisCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Incense and Patchouli. 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

Spring71

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex18

Women7

Men78

Unisex20

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews98

Category winnerStar For MenHigher 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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Star For Men opens spicy and smooth, with cardamom and black pepper over a warm vanilla amber base. On skin it usually reads sweet, woody and slightly powdery, with incense and saffron giving it a darker, dressier edge. It suits cooler weather best and often feels easiest to wear in the evening, at the office, or on a…

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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 Star For Men?

Star For Men takes 4 of 7 categories. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; Star For Men is rated 4.28/5 from 421 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Star For Men for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or Star For Men?

The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Star For Men 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or Star For Men?

The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Star For Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Trophy Elixir and Star For Men smell similar?

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

Is The Trophy Elixir or Star For Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Star For Men 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 Star For Men?

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. Star For Men has top notes of Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, White Amber, Patchouli and Iris.