Fragrance comparison

Vodka Man vs Avenir Triumph

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 207 ratings analysed

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,744 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Avenir Triumph

Maison de l'Avenir

5.002 votes

Rank #36,053 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avenir Triumph takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Avenir Triumph
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Vodka Man1/4

Avenir Triumph3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Avenir Triumph
Sillage & projection: Avenir Triumph
Value for money: Avenir Triumph
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vodka Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Avenir TriumphMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAvenir Triumph

SillageAvenir Triumph

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAvenir TriumphBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPetitgrainBergamotGalbanumLemonBasilMint

Heart

CinnamonJasmineVioletPepperGingerCloves

Base

Woody NotesSpicy NotesSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Pepper and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#36,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVodka ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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Avenir Triumph opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and sour grapefruit, quickly settling into warm cinnamon and woody tones. Designed for daily wear in spring and summer, it bridges the gap between clean aromatic herbal notes and a deeper leather base. This scent offers a direct, approachable style for casua…

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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 Man or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph takes 3 of 4 categories. Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes; Avenir Triumph is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Avenir Triumph for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Man or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph lasts longest (Avenir Triumph 90/100, Vodka Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Man or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph projects furthest (Avenir Triumph 75/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Man and Avenir Triumph smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Pepper and Woody Notes.

Is Vodka Man or Avenir Triumph better for summer or winter?

Vodka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Man and Avenir Triumph?

Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes. Avenir Triumph has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Violet and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli.