Fragrance comparison

Vodka Diamond vs For Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

Vodka Diamond

Paris Elysees

3.9792 votes

Rank #18,546 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

For Men

Mahogany

4.205 votes

Rank #56,422 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Vodka Diamond
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
For Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vodka Diamond2/4

For Men2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka DiamondParis Elysees

For MenMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 21%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFor Men

SillageFor Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVodka DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

VanillaSandalowood

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemonCumin

Heart

JasminePineappleOrange BlossomRose

Base

MuskPatchouliVetiverSandalowoodAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vodka Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall60

Winter39

Day100

Night53

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex2

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#56,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVodka DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Diamond by Paris Elysees is a classic citrus and woody fragrance for men that channels the traditional barbering style of late twentieth-century perfumery. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and crisp bergamot, giving immediate brightness. As the citrus settles, the scent transitions into an earthy…

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For Men by Mahogany is a sharp, classic-leaning chypre built around a bright aldehydic opening. It settles into a warm, mossy foundation of oakmoss and patchouli that feels right at home in a professional office setting or formal evening event. This scent offers a clean, masculine presence that favors structure and tr…

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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, Vodka Diamond or For Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vodka Diamond is rated 3.97/5 from 92 votes; For Men is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Vodka Diamond for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose For Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Diamond or For Men?

For Men lasts longest (For Men 70/100, Vodka Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Diamond or For Men?

For Men projects furthest (For Men 63/100, Vodka Diamond 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Diamond and For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Vodka Diamond or For Men better for summer or winter?

Vodka Diamond suits daytime wear; For Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Diamond and For Men?

Vodka Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalowood. For Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Cumin, heart notes of Jasmine, Pineapple, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalowood.