Diavolo Eau de Parfum bottle Diavolo
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1997 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
Essencial Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Essencial Elixir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Diavolo
This cheapie is hugely divisive; hailed as a Fahrenheit alternative by some, dismissed as a watered-down, fleeting disappointment by others. For the price, it's a solid, if short-lived, spicy-fresh leather. Just be ready to reapply liberally.
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Our Verdict - Essencial Elixir
This Brazilian gem is a darker, boozier take on CH Men Prive, delivering a smoother, more sophisticated, and frankly, better blended experience. It's a proper grown-up scent, perfect for making a statement without shouting. Top marks for luxury on a budget.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 9%
Floral 10% 13%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 12% 12%
Sweet 9% 15%
Warm 15% 18%
Woody 15% 16%
Earthy 15% 13%
Animalic 19% 12%
Fresh 14% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Diavolo EdP
Essencial Elixir EdP

Notes

Accords

Diavolo Essencial Elixir
100%
Fresh Spicy
62%
63%
Woody
100%
68%
Warm Spicy
87%
62%
Aromatic
77%
74%
Citrus
52%
72%
Leather
69%
51%
Powdery
60%
Vanilla
58%
54%
Animalic
52%
52%
Patchouli
52%
Green
Amber
49%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
62%
Woody shared
63%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
87%
Aromatic shared
62%
77%
Citrus shared
74%
52%
Leather shared
72%
69%
Powdery shared
51%
60%
58%
Animalic shared
54%
52%
52%
52%
49%

Performance

Diavolo Essencial Elixir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Diavolo

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its versatile fresh-spicy-leather profile makes it a good everyday grab, particularly for casual and date settings, but lacks the gravitas for formal wear. Its noted poor longevity means frequent reapplication is needed, which isn't ideal for office environments or sport.

Essencial Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and prominent boozy-leather accords make it less suitable for office wear, but its elegant and warm profile is perfect for dates, evening events, and formal gatherings. The powerful projection can be invasive in close quarters, while its complex depth is wasted on casual sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
87%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Leather accords and Leather, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Diavolo
Essencial Elixir
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