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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 £
Italian Activity Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Activity 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.
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Our Verdict - Italian Activity EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Prada Luna Rossa Sport - a warm spicy fragrance led by Juniper berries, Ginger, with aromatic depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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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
Italian Activity EDP

Notes

Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Absinth 46% Anise 31% Fennel 23%
Only in Italian Activity
Juniper 53% Ginger 47%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 63% vs 53%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Musk 36%
Only in Italian Activity
Tonka Bean 47%

Accords

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

Performance

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

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.

Italian Activity

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, vanilla, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
Italian Activity EDP
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