Elixir of Dubai Eau de Parfum bottle Elixir of Dubai
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2025 Year 2019
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Perverso Eau de Parfum bottle Perverso

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Elixir of Dubai
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Perverso
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elixir of Dubai
If you're on the hunt for a crowd-pleasing gourmand that delivers serious bang for your buck, Elixir of Dubai is a fantastic blind buy. It’s got that trending vanilla sweetness without being sickly. Absolutely smashing for the price.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Perverso
Perverso is a divisive, beast-mode gourmand that you'll either adore or recoil from. This ain't your grandma's vanilla wafer; it's a bold, unapologetic statement that dares you to wear it. Sample first, unless you fancy smelling like motor oil meets burnt sugar to half the population.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 0%
Floral 2% 2%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 0% 6%
Sweet 44% 38%
Warm 25% 25%
Woody 11% 7%
Earthy 17% 13%
Animalic 10% 17%
Fresh 3% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elixir of Dubai EdP
Perverso EdP

Notes

Accords

Elixir of Dubai Perverso
100%
Amber
86%
79%
Sweet
100%
92%
Vanilla
58%
Woody
87%
54%
Nutty
83%
79%
Warm Spicy
61%
Tobacco
78%
69%
Cacao
62%
Rum
66%
Caramel
64%
61%
Powdery
52%
Balsamic
50%
49%
Musky
Amber shared
100%
86%
Sweet shared
79%
100%
92%
Woody shared
58%
87%
Nutty shared
54%
83%
Warm Spicy shared
79%
61%
78%
Cacao shared
69%
62%
Rum
66%
64%
61%
Balsamic shared
52%
50%
49%

Performance

Elixir of Dubai Perverso
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Elixir of Dubai

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, warm gourmand profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, leaning into its sensual and cozy vibes. While it's a bit much for the office or a gym session, it can definitely elevate a casual night out.

Perverso

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its extreme sillage and longevity, Perverso is far too potent for an office setting where it could easily overwhelm. It's best suited for dates or evening casual wear, offering a unique and intriguing aroma. It's too bold and potentially polarising for formal events, and absolutely unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
82%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber accords and Cacao Pod, Hazelnut notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elixir of Dubai
Perverso
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