L'Invasion Parfum bottle L'Invasion
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Black Royal Elixir Parfum bottle Black Royal Elixir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Invasion
L'Invasion by Alexandria Fragrances is a well-rounded, unisex fragrance blending warm spices with balsamic notes. It offers a versatile scent with moderate longevity and projection.
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Our Verdict - Black Royal Elixir
A luxurious blend dominated by oud and resins, Black Royal Elixir is captivating and rich, making it ideal for evenings and special occasions.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 11%
Floral 17% 10%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 3% 1%
Sweet 25% 20%
Warm 30% 29%
Woody 14% 20%
Earthy 16% 27%
Animalic 8% 14%
Fresh 8% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Invasion EdP
Black Royal Elixir Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 37%
Saffron 46% vs 62%
Only in L'Invasion
Nutmeg 53% Jasmine 47%
Shared Notes
Amber 29% vs 28%
Vanilla 26% vs 25%
Cedar 20% vs 9%
Only in L'Invasion
Patchouli 23%
Only in Black Royal Elixir
Oud 31% Labdanum 6%

Accords

L'Invasion Black Royal Elixir
70%
Woody
100%
90%
Amber
90%
80%
Warm Spicy
80%
Sweet
70%
60%
Balsamic
Floral
40%
Woody shared
70%
100%
Amber shared
90%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
80%
70%
60%
40%

Performance

L'Invasion Black Royal Elixir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Invasion

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The perfume's warm spicy and balsamic accords make it suitable for cooler weather, particularly in fall and winter, while still being versatile enough for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With its moderate projection and appealing scent profile, L'Invasion is a good choice for the office and dates. Its complexity also suits casual wear while being a bit subtle for formal or sporty settings.

Black Royal Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With its rich resin and oud notes, it complements cooler weather but can be worn in spring for its warm spicy and sweet characteristics.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its robust projection and rich scent make it suitable for romantic evenings and formal events. Less suited for casual or sporty settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
93%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Bergamot, Saffron notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Invasion
Black Royal Elixir
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