Fragrance comparison

Zafer vs Ete Sauvage Elixir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Zafer

Risala

5.002 votes

Rank #46,909 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Ete Sauvage Elixir

Alexandria Fragrances

4.3034 votes

Rank #4,769 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ete Sauvage Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Zafer
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ete Sauvage Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Zafer1/4

Ete Sauvage Elixir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ete Sauvage Elixir
Sillage & projection: Ete Sauvage Elixir
Value for money: Zafer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ete Sauvage Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZaferRisala

Ete Sauvage ElixirAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.30/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

64%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEte Sauvage Elixir

SillageEte Sauvage Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value72

Category winnerZaferBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Lavender

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverAmber

Top

NutmegCinnamonCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

Lavender

Base

LicoriceSandalwoodAmberPatchouliHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerEte Sauvage ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zafer opens with bright grapefruit and a quick hit of cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then settles into a woody, aromatic dry-down with lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, and a faintly sweet licorice touch. It reads warm, spicy, and masculine-leaning, with moderate projection and wear. If you like affordable wo…

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Ete Sauvage Elixir is a warm, spicy woody aromatic built around cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and grapefruit, with lavender smoothing the centre and a darker base of licorice, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver. It reads bold, dense and masculine-leaning, with strong projection and very long wear, so it suits cool …

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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, Zafer or Ete Sauvage Elixir?

Ete Sauvage Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Zafer is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Ete Sauvage Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 34 votes. Choose Zafer for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Ete Sauvage Elixir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zafer or Ete Sauvage Elixir?

Ete Sauvage Elixir lasts longest (Ete Sauvage Elixir 91/100, Zafer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zafer or Ete Sauvage Elixir?

Ete Sauvage Elixir projects furthest (Ete Sauvage Elixir 86/100, Zafer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zafer and Ete Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is Zafer or Ete Sauvage Elixir better for summer or winter?

Zafer suits day or night wear; Ete Sauvage Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zafer and Ete Sauvage Elixir?

Zafer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver. Ete Sauvage Elixir has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.