So Elixir Eau de Parfum vs Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

So Elixir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2005
££	Price Tier	££££

Cuir Amethyste

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Elixir Eau de Parfum

This one's a true classic, often compared to Coco Mademoiselle but with its own smoky charm. It's a confident, long-lasting scent; just go easy on the trigger if you want to avoid giving anyone a patchouli headache.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

A truly polarising scent. Some find Cuir Amethyste's violet-leather combo divine, a "holy grail" of elegance and sensuality. Others recoil from a "chemical soup," or a "wet animal hide" with cloying sweetness. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	10%
Floral	27%	20%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	27%	24%
Warm	13%	19%
Woody	12%	15%
Earthy	24%	18%
Animalic	5%	4%
Fresh	7%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

So Elixir EdP

Cuir Amethyste EdP

Notes

Only in Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

Coriander 36% Rose 35% Bergamot 29%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 20% vs 30%

Only in So Elixir Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 19% Jasmine 19% Incense 17% Bergamot 14% Rose 10%

Only in Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

Violet 38% Birch 32%

Only in Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 38% Labdanum 32% Vanilla 29%

Accords

So Elixir Eau de Parfum Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

100%

74%

Woody

96%

Violet Floral

95%

90%

Warm Spicy

73%

89%

Patchouli

74%

Powdery

83%

82%

White Floral

Leather

80%

77%

Balsamic

61%

68%

Smoky

70%

69%

Citrus

68%

Vanilla

66%

58%

Rose

Amber shared

100%

Woody shared

74%

96%

Violet Floral

95%

Warm Spicy shared

90%

73%

Patchouli shared

89%

74%

Powdery

83%

White Floral

82%

Leather

80%

Balsamic shared

77%

61%

Smoky shared

68%

70%

Citrus

69%

Vanilla shared

68%

66%

Rose

58%

Performance

So Elixir Eau de Parfum Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

So Elixir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its excellent longevity and strong projection make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile positions it perfectly for dates and formal events, with some reviewers noting its versatility for day-to-night wear.

Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong projection and distinctive, alluring character, Cuir Amethyste is best suited for evening and formal events, though some find it acceptable for special office wear. Its depth and richness make it too imposing for casual or sport settings.