Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Mocha
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary boozy chocolate gourmand that's both exquisite and frustratingly elusive. Reviewers rave about its unique charm but lament its discontinuation and inconsistent re-releases, making it a coveted, hard-to-find masterpiece.
This one is a proper head-scratcher and a blind buy gamble. Some reckon it's a delightful, airy coffee rose, others get pure 'screamwood' and stale rubbery tea. If you're a high-stakes kind of person, give it a sniff; otherwise, proceed with extreme caution.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 10% | 12% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 1% | 3% |
| Sweet | 47% | 32% |
| Warm | 36% | 41% |
| Woody | 3% | 4% |
| Earthy | 14% | 15% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 2% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While a beautiful scent, its rich, boozy gourmand profile and moderate sillage make it better suited for intimate occasions like dates or cosying up at home. It's too opulent and potentially distracting for professional settings or active wear, though some find it light enough for casual wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given the strong warm spicy and coffee accords, this fragrance isn't quite right for the office or sport. It's much better suited for evening wear, like a date or a relaxed night out, offering a dark and mysterious vibe that can also work for some formal settings if applied sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Cacao, Rose accords and Rose, Cacao Pod notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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