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212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle 212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Round French Sky Eau de Parfum bottle Round French Sky 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 - Round French Sky EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Pi Givenchy Air - a floral fragrance led by bright opening notes, with aromatic depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
Round French Sky EDP

Notes

212 VIP Black Elixir
Round French Sky
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Absinth 46% Anise 31% Fennel 23%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 46%
Only in Round French Sky
Rosemary 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 28%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Vanilla 64%
Only in Round French Sky
Benzoin 38% Cedar 33%

Accords

212 VIP Black Elixir Round French Sky
100%
Aromatic
78%
96%
Vanilla
Floral
90%
79%
Anis
77%
Lavender
73%
Musky
42%
66%
Powdery
Amber
66%
62%
Bitter
60%
Sweet
Woody
54%
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
96%
90%
79%
77%
Musky shared
73%
42%
66%
66%
62%
60%
54%

Performance

212 VIP Black Elixir Round French Sky
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.

Round French Sky

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, aromatic signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
Round French Sky EDP
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