7 Elixir Eau de Parfum vs Hot Water Eau de Parfum

7 Elixir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2009
££££	Price Tier	££

Hot Water

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 7 Elixir Eau de Parfum

This Elixir is a proper Marmite scent - you'll either love its intensely spicy, earthy warmth or absolutely despise it. Expect strong performance and an unapologetically bold character that doesn't care for subtlety, making it a truly divisive wear.

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Our Verdict - Hot Water Eau de Parfum

Hot Water is a divisive cheapie: some love its warm spice and confident masculinity, others find it a bland, synthetic mess with woeful performance. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, it's a budget winner.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	2%	1%
Fruity	3%	2%
Green	19%	36%
Sweet	17%	17%
Warm	23%	25%
Woody	19%	10%
Earthy	38%	19%
Animalic	4%	2%
Fresh	9%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

7 Elixir EdP

Hot Water EdP

Notes

Only in Hot Water Eau de Parfum

Wormwood 53% Basil 47%

Shared Notes

Pimiento 33% vs 66%

Patchouli 32% vs 33%

Only in 7 Elixir Eau de Parfum

Amber 18% Cistus Incanus 17%

Only in Hot Water Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 56% Styrax 44%

Accords

7 Elixir Eau de Parfum Hot Water Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

100%

69%

Amber

90%

80%

Patchouli

50%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Aromatic

64%

60%

Woody

47%

50%

Fresh

52%

50%

Earthy

45%

Balsamic

50%

Green

45%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

Amber shared

69%

90%

Patchouli shared

80%

50%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Aromatic

64%

Woody shared

60%

47%

Fresh shared

50%

52%

Earthy

50%

Balsamic shared

45%

50%

Green

45%

Performance

7 Elixir Eau de Parfum Hot Water Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

7 Elixir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent, long-lasting projection and intense spicy, woody accords make it less suitable for office wear where discretion is key. However, its bold and unique profile shines in evening settings like dates or formal events, though some find it versatile enough for cooler casual days.

Hot Water Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Its warm, spicy character and moderate sillage, when it performs, make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as many users attested to receiving compliments. However, its often-criticised weak longevity requires frequent reapplication, which isn't ideal for formal or office settings.