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212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle 212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Aniseed Eau de Parfum bottle Aniseed EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
This one's a proper mixed bag. Some reckon it's a stellar night out scent, a compliment magnet for the younger crowd. Others dismiss it as a generic, synthetic mess with woeful performance, a victim of reformulation. Expect it to be divisive.
Statement
Our Verdict - Aniseed EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable aromatic interpretation, led by Anise, Wormwood with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
Aniseed EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Anise 30% vs 53%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Absinth 46% Fennel 23%
Only in Aniseed
Wormwood 47%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 53%
Only in Aniseed
Vetiver 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 46%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Vanilla 64%
Only in Aniseed
Tonka Bean 53%

Accords

212 VIP Black Elixir Aniseed
100%
Aromatic
90%
96%
Vanilla
79%
Anis
Woody
78%
77%
Lavender
73%
Musky
54%
66%
Powdery
60%
Sweet
66%
62%
Bitter
Aromatic shared
100%
90%
96%
79%
78%
77%
Musky shared
73%
54%
66%
Sweet shared
60%
66%
62%

Performance

212 VIP Black Elixir Aniseed
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

212 VIP Black Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet and aromatic profile, coupled with a generally moderate performance, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. It shines on dates and casual nights out where its playful charm and 'clubbing' vibe can be appreciated, though some find it versatile enough for formal evening events.

Aniseed

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, musky, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
Aniseed EDP
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