La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Leather Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Elaborate
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a truly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent animalics that some adore for their raw power and others find utterly repulsive. It’s a loud, commanding scent, not for the faint of heart, but undeniably a masterpiece for those who dare.
This one is a total love-it-or-hate-it affair, a genuinely divisive beast of a perfume. Elaborate is not for fainthearted, with its challenging, almost aggressive animalic leather profile that screams for attention instead of politely asking.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 19% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 2% | 9% |
| Warm | 12% | 9% |
| Woody | 7% | 7% |
| Earthy | 17% | 13% |
| Animalic | 82% | 63% |
| Fresh | 0% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and intense animalic character make it wholly unsuitable for office or casual daytime wear, as many reviews attest to its potential to "offend" others. However, its sexy, commanding nature is perfect for making a statement on a date or standing out at a formal evening event in colder weather.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
With its enormous sillage and longevity, Elaborate is far too intense for office or casual wear where it could be overpowering. Its bold, luxurious character makes it more fitting for formal events or a statement-making date, but even then, apply sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Animalic, Powdery accords and Leather, Civet notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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