Fragrance comparison

The Weekend Hoodie vs Elixir Man

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

The Weekend Hoodie

Zara

4.0911 votes

Rank #38,595 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #29,418 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Weekend Hoodie
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Weekend Hoodie1/5

Elixir Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: Elixir Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir Man
Sillage & projection: The Weekend Hoodie
Value for money: Elixir Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Weekend HoodieZara

Elixir ManMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerElixir ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageThe Weekend Hoodie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value49

Category winnerElixir ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli86%

amber72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pomelo

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Amber

Top

PomeloGingerCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring79

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,418

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixir ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's The Weekend Hoodie brings a bright, synthetic energy to the designer's line. It blends citrus zest with a dark, earthy base. The scent feels casual and modern, making it a simple choice for throw-on morning wear. It fits best during relaxed weekends when you want something clean yet present.

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Mahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Weekend Hoodie or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man takes 4 of 5 categories. The Weekend Hoodie is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose The Weekend Hoodie for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Weekend Hoodie or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, The Weekend Hoodie 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Weekend Hoodie or Elixir Man?

The Weekend Hoodie projects furthest (The Weekend Hoodie 68/100, Elixir Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Weekend Hoodie and Elixir Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Patchouli and Amber.

Is The Weekend Hoodie or Elixir Man better for summer or winter?

The Weekend Hoodie suits daytime wear; Elixir Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Weekend Hoodie and Elixir Man?

The Weekend Hoodie has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber. Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss.