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Bad Boy Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Bad Boy Elixir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2025 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Man Excess Eau de Parfum bottle Man Excess EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bad Boy Elixir EDP
This one's a proper beast, a polarising leather bomb that's either a stroke of genius or a 'synthetic mess'. If you're a fan of strong, assertive leather, this 'Elixir' could be your new signature. Just don't expect it to play nice.
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Our Verdict - Man Excess EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdijan - Masculin Pluriel - a woody fragrance led by Lavender, 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
Bad Boy Elixir EDP
Man Excess EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 43% vs 100%
Only in Bad Boy Elixir
Sage 57%
Only in Bad Boy Elixir
Leather 66% Iris 34%
Only in Man Excess
Patchouli 54% Cedar 46%

Accords

Bad Boy Elixir Man Excess
100%
Leather
66%
66%
Woody
90%
56%
Aromatic
78%
65%
Animalic
Amber
54%
52%
Smoky
48%
Herbal
Leather shared
100%
66%
Woody shared
66%
90%
Aromatic shared
56%
78%
65%
54%
52%
48%

Performance

Bad Boy Elixir Man Excess
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bad Boy Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its immense longevity, strong sillage, and dominant leather notes make it unsuitable for the office or sport. However, its captivating, seductive nature shines through on dates and formal evenings, especially in cooler weather where it truly thrives.

Man Excess

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody 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 woody, 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 leather, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bad Boy Elixir EDP
Man Excess EDP
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