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2026 Year -
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No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir Extrait bottle No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Zuhal Extrait
This is an absolute beast for proper oud lovers, with exceptional depth and performance. Not a crowd-pleaser and certainly not for the faint-hearted or those who prefer 'tamed' ouds; this is the real deal, raw and unapologetic. The price stings, but the quality speaks for itself for true collectors.
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Our Verdict - No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir Extrait
No 86 recreates Boss Bottled Elixir's warm, ambery-woody spice profile well at the opening, but the labdanum-cedar base loses richness sooner than the designer's dense, long-wearing intense concentration.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Zuhal Extrait
No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 39% vs 43%
Only in No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir
Frankincense 56%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 56%
Only in No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir
Vetiver 44%
Only in Oud Zuhal
Oud 67% Amber 33%
Only in No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir
Labdanum 56% Cedar 44%

Accords

Oud Zuhal No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir
100%
Warm Spicy
55%
48%
Amber
85%
48%
Woody
70%
60%
Oud
60%
Patchouli
50%
Incense
60%
54%
Aromatic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
55%
Amber shared
48%
85%
Woody shared
48%
70%
Oud
60%
Patchouli shared
60%
50%
60%
54%

Performance

Oud Zuhal No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Zuhal

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its immense longevity, strong sillage, and prominent, animalic oud mean it's far too intense for office or casual wear. This fragrance is best reserved for significant events, formal gatherings, and special date nights where its unique character can truly shine without overwhelming others.

No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

The warm, resinous ambery-spice blend suits cold weather and evening wear best.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Bold and warm enough for formal occasions and dates, versatile enough for the office too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, patchouli, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Zuhal Extrait
No 86 Boss Bottled Elixir Extrait
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