The Trophy Elixir vs Zanzibar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.
The Trophy ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
ZanzibarChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Trophy Elixir4/4
Zanzibar0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Trophy Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- The Trophy Elixir
- Value for money
- The Trophy Elixir
- 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 BoxZanzibarOlfactumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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 winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
vanilla80%
balsamic70%
cinnamon60%
woody50%
Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
Notes
LabdanumCinnamonBenzoinHoneyIncenseTonka BeanVanillaBlack PepperBushman CandleCardamomCuminGinger
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Incense and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
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#39,925
PerfumerBarry Southers
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Zanzibar opens with a sudden splash of warm orange blossom before settling into a thick, dry heat. Ginger and cumin cut through the initial sweetness, giving it a rough, sun-baked quality that keeps it from smelling like a standard designer sweet scent. As it hugs the skin, the fragrance turns dusty and resinous, driv…
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 Zanzibar?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; Zanzibar is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zanzibar for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or Zanzibar?
The Trophy Elixir lasts longest (The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Zanzibar 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or Zanzibar?
The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Zanzibar 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Trophy Elixir and Zanzibar smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Incense and Tonka Bean.
Is The Trophy Elixir or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?
The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear; Zanzibar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Trophy Elixir and Zanzibar?
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. Zanzibar features Labdanum, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Honey and Incense.
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