Question 1

What's the difference between Terra Extreme and Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Terra Extreme is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Vince Camuto (2020) dominated by Vanilla accords. Le Male Elixir is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jean Paul Gaultier (2023) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Vanilla, Amber, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Terra Extreme or Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Terra Extreme scores 4.05/5 vs Le Male Elixir at 4.52/5. On r/fragrance, Terra Extreme sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Le Male Elixir is 5.5/10 (mixed). Terra Extreme's standout strength: Excellent value at ~$25 for a designer fragrance. Le Male Elixir's standout strength: Strong projection and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Terra Extreme and Le Male Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Sweet, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. Terra Extreme: The Dreamer is a well-received blind buy at an excellent price point, offering a unique unisex floral scent with creamy and soapy qualities. Le Male Elixir: Le Male Elixir receives polarized community feedback, with significant discrepancy between social media hype and actual user satisfaction.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Terra Extreme or Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Terra Extreme: Poor projection in cold weather Le Male Elixir: Strong projection and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Terra Extreme vs Le Male Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Terra Extreme scores highest for fall wear; Le Male Elixir scores highest for winter wear. Terra Extreme leans evening, Le Male Elixir leans evening.

Terra Extreme vs Le Male Elixir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Terra Extreme (9)

Unique to Le Male Elixir (4)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Terra Extreme

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Le Male Elixir

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Attribute	Terra Extreme	Le Male Elixir
Brand	Vince Camuto	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	2020	2023
Rating	4.05	4.52
Concentration	—	Elixir
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	12	7