Suede
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Elaborate
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising leather beast. You'll either love its intensely authentic, smoky hide profile or be repulsed by what some describe as wet dog, burnt meat, or an old ashtray. Definitely not for the shy, but a real gem for leather lovers.
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 | 1% | 19% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 11% | 9% |
| Warm | 25% | 9% |
| Woody | 11% | 7% |
| Earthy | 21% | 13% |
| Animalic | 55% | 63% |
| Fresh | 1% | 7% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and authentic, intense leather and tobacco accords, this is not suited for office wear where it could be overwhelming. It's excellent for dates and casual outings where its bold character can shine without dominating, and can even work in formal settings for those who dare. It's absolutely unsuitable for sport.
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, Leather accords and Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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