Fragrance comparison

Vodka Man vs Grace

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

5 wins

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Grace

Boadicea the Victorious

3.9453 votes

Rank #16,975 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Grace
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vodka Man5/7

Grace2/7

Ratings & consensus: Vodka Man
Community sentiment: Vodka Man
Longevity: Grace
Sillage & projection: Grace
Value for money: Vodka Man
Versatility: Vodka Man
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

GraceBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 21%Had 22%Want 57%

Category winnerVodka ManRating 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

30%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerVodka ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGrace

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value31

Category winnerVodka ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

white floral30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

LimeBergamotPetitgrainLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

NutmegClary SageNeroliLavenderJasmineVioletPepperCardamom

Base

VanillaWoody NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, 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

Spring38

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVodka ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#16,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Grace by Boadicea the Victorious is an aromatic spicy unisex fragrance that centers on a vibrant citrus opening paired with warm herbal undertones. The scent opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of lime, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, accented by green petitgrain for a natural leaf bitterness. As the t…

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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 Grace?

Vodka Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes; Grace is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Grace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Man or Grace?

Grace lasts longest (Grace 69/100, Vodka Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Man or Grace?

Grace projects furthest (Grace 74/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Man and Grace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Woody Notes.

Is Vodka Man or Grace better for summer or winter?

For summer, Grace is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Man is the stronger pick. Vodka Man suits evening wear; Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Man and Grace?

Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes. Grace has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.