Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Salvo Elixir
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2022 Year 2023
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Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum bottle Hunter Killer Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum
This is a seriously impressive 'inspired by' scent, closely matching its luxury counterpart at a fraction of the price. The consensus is clear: it's a winner, though some wish the performance matched the original's beast mode.
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Our Verdict - Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum
Hunter Killer Man is a divisive, beast-mode tobacco and spice bomb. It's not a safe blind buy and definitely needs to macerate to show its true colours. Expect compliments from some, rejection from others.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 8% 12%
Fruity 6% 4%
Green 2% 6%
Sweet 25% 20%
Warm 28% 30%
Woody 18% 21%
Earthy 28% 26%
Animalic 3% 5%
Fresh 3% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Salvo Elixir EdP
Hunter Killer Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 43% vs 19%
Only in Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 35% Pineapple 22%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 35% vs 44%
Only in Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum
Iris 34% Coffee 30%
Only in Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 32% Lavender 24%
Shared Notes
Amber 22% vs 18%
Vanilla 19% vs 14%
Only in Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum
Woody 25% Benzoin 18% Labdanum 16%
Only in Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 23% Vetiver 23% Guaiac Wood 22%

Accords

Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
74%
94%
Woody
100%
80%
Warm Spicy
100%
91%
Fresh Spicy
76%
48%
Patchouli
73%
69%
Tobacco
61%
Earthy
64%
63%
Sweet
62%
Vanilla
Smoky
61%
Balsamic
60%
52%
Powdery
Aromatic
52%
48%
Iris
Amber shared
100%
74%
Woody shared
94%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
91%
76%
Patchouli shared
48%
73%
Tobacco shared
69%
61%
64%
63%
62%
61%
60%
52%
52%
48%

Performance

Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

While many see it as a daily wearable dupe for the original, its spicy, amber-heavy profile and decent projection make it best suited for evening dates and formal events. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting and completely out of place for sport.

Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, particularly after maceration, Hunter Killer Man is too potent for most office environments. It shines in more intimate evening settings like dates and is suitable for formal events where its commanding scent can make a statement, but it's far too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
86%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Pepper, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Salvo Elixir Eau de Parfum
Hunter Killer Man Eau de Parfum
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