Illusione Eau de Parfum vs Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Illusione

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	£££££

Elysium Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Illusione Eau de Parfum

Illusione is a divisive scent, polarising between 'unique and elegant' and 'boring' or even 'urinal cake'. Many praise its sophisticated blend, dreaming of Italian holidays. However, short longevity is a common complaint, leaving some feeling short-changed.

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Our Verdict - Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

This flanker of Elysium is a divisive one. Many find it a refreshing, zesty update to the original, amping up the citrus and adding a unique rhubarb tartness. However, a significant number of people find the performance abysmal and the scent profile too generic or even unpleasant, like cleaning product. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind-buy for everyone.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	13%
Floral	15%	21%
Fruity	15%	13%
Green	25%	21%
Sweet	18%	14%
Warm	2%	8%
Woody	13%	11%
Earthy	1%	7%
Animalic	1%	9%
Fresh	22%	24%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Illusione EdP

Elysium Intense EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 56% vs 12%

Only in Illusione Eau de Parfum

Blackcurrant 44%

Only in Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 16% Rhubarb 16% Lime 13% Musk 11% Artemisia 11% Lavender 10% Thyme 10%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 42% vs 14%

Only in Illusione Eau de Parfum

Fig Leaf 57%

Only in Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Blackcurrant 18% Apple 16% Lily Of The Valley 14% Jasmine 14% Tuberose 13% Rose 12%

Only in Illusione Eau de Parfum

Olive Tree 61% Tonka Bean 39%

Only in Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Juniper 11% Vetiver 10% Woody 8% Violet Leaf 8% Ambergris 8% Galbanum 7% Cedar 7% Pepper 7% Leather 7% Vanilla 7% Labdanum 7% Benzoin 7% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 6%

Accords

Illusione Eau de Parfum Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

100%

Green

71%

58%

Aromatic

100%

98%

Citrus

86%

91%

Woody

70%

57%

Fresh Spicy

75%

73%

White Floral

54%

72%

Fresh

65%

Fruity

65%

Sweet

48%

Lactonic

Green shared

100%

71%

Aromatic shared

58%

100%

Citrus shared

98%

86%

Woody shared

91%

70%

Fresh Spicy shared

57%

75%

White Floral shared

73%

54%

Fresh

72%

Fruity shared

65%

Sweet

65%

Lactonic

48%

Performance

Illusione Eau de Parfum Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Illusione Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its generally light projection and clean, non-offensive profile make it ideal for office and casual wear. The elegant blend also suits dates, but its often-cited lack of longevity might require reapplication for longer events. It's too subtle for most formal events and too complex for intense sport activities.

Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Formal

Despite its 'Intense' moniker, this fragrance is widely reported to have moderate to weak performance, making it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. Its fresh and vibrant profile is perfect for casual outings and warmer weather, and it's certainly a crowd-pleaser for dates. While it could work for some formal events, other scents might offer more gravitas.