Fragrance comparison

Vodka Wild vs Rave For Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 337 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vodka Wild

Paris Elysees

3.99285 votes

Rank #17,589 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Rave For Men

Sapil

3.8152 votes

Rank #14,682 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Wild takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vodka Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rave For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vodka Wild4/7

Rave For Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka WildParis Elysees

Rave For MenSapil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 285 votes

Have 58%Had 27%Want 15%

3.81/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%

Category winnerVodka WildRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

285 votes

33%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerVodka WildMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRave For Men

SillageRave For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value88

Category winnerVodka WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

lavender60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

musky65%

citrus56%

Scent match78%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperBlack PepperLavenderPatchoulielemiVetiverGeranium

Base3 to 4 hours

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

Top

PepperCalabrian bergamot

Heart

GeraniumSichuan PepperPink PepperelemiPatchouliVetiver

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and elemi. Durations are only published for Vodka Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall87

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVodka WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRave For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Wild by Paris Elysees delivers a crisp, everyday scent designed around brisk aromatics and sharp citrus. The fragrance opens with a vivid burst of bergamot and sweet orange, quickly followed by a punch of black pepper and clean lavender. As the middle notes unfold, geranium, elemi, vetiver, and patchouli introdu…

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Rave For Men opens with bright bergamot and a sharp pepper kick, then settles into a dry, earthy, woody trail with ambroxan, cedar and resinous warmth. It sits in the familiar blue-fresh space, but comes across spicier, rougher and dustier than a polished designer scent. Best for budget-minded wearers who like peppery…

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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 Wild or Rave For Men?

Vodka Wild takes 4 of 7 categories. Vodka Wild is rated 3.99/5 from 285 votes; Rave For Men is rated 3.81/5 from 52 votes. Choose Vodka Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rave For Men for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Wild or Rave For Men?

Rave For Men lasts longest (Rave For Men 65/100, Vodka Wild 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Wild or Rave For Men?

Rave For Men projects furthest (Rave For Men 56/100, Vodka Wild 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Wild and Rave For Men smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and elemi.

Is Vodka Wild or Rave For Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Wild is the stronger pick. Vodka Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Wild and Rave For Men?

Vodka Wild has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Pepper, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum. Rave For Men has top notes of Pepper and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper and elemi, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.