Indonesian Oud EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Parfum |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Royal Elixir Parfum
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Which Should You Buy?
Zegna's 2012 contribution to the rose-oud canon, composed by a four-perfumer team (Pierre Negrin, Frank Voelkl, Harry Fremont, Jacques Cavallier). Calabrian bergamot top, rose-oud-myrrh heart, amber-patchouli-leather base. The cleanest, brightest, most daytime-friendly rose-oud in the designer category.
A luxurious blend dominated by oud and resins, Black Royal Elixir is captivating and rich, making it ideal for evenings and special occasions.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The bergamot-led top makes this the most shoulder-season-friendly rose-oud in the designer category. Community votes lean fall and winter but spring is a strong fit thanks to the citrus opening; summer is the weakest season because heat amplifies the oud-patchouli base unhelpfully.
Occasions
A bright, polished rose-oud reads strongly for office, date, formal and evening contexts. Casual wear is workable in cooler weather. Sport is a non-starter for any oud composition but the lighter EDT concentration makes it less aggressive than the EDP-density rose-ouds in the category.
Seasons
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
Its robust projection and rich scent make it suitable for romantic evenings and formal events. Less suited for casual or sporty settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, woody, floral
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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