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A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum bottle A Gloaming Night EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2021 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier ££££
Esencia Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Esencia Elixir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A Gloaming Night EDP
An atmospheric, dusky woody-spicy perfume that wraps you in dry, elegant patchouli and vetiver, with a cinnamon glow. Brooding yet refined, it's standout for fall evenings and formal occasions.
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Our Verdict - Esencia Elixir EDP
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its powerful, sophisticated take on a familiar DNA, hailing it as a 'monster' performer with a deeper, earthier twist. Others dismiss it as a 'blatant clone,' overpriced and generic. Either way, expect to be noticed.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A Gloaming Night EDP
Esencia Elixir EDP

Notes

A Gloaming Night
Esencia Elixir

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in A Gloaming Night
Cinnamon 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 31%
Only in Esencia Elixir
Patchouli 46% Amber 23%
Only in A Gloaming Night
Patchouli 100%

Accords

A Gloaming Night Esencia Elixir
100%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
92%
85%
Earthy
83%
80%
Warm Spicy
61%
Amber
68%
40%
Aromatic
63%
50%
Balsamic
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
92%
Earthy shared
85%
83%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
61%
68%
Aromatic shared
40%
63%
Balsamic shared
50%
48%

Performance

A Gloaming Night Esencia Elixir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

A Gloaming Night

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm, spicy-woody and earthy profile anchored by patchouli and cinnamon makes this a perfect fit for cooler temperatures in fall and winter, while its dryness and refined aromatic edge allow it to transition nicely into early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and elegant woody-spicy composition make it ideal for formal settings, special evenings, and intimate occasions, but it is less appropriate for sports or highly casual, energetic settings.

Esencia Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and depth make it a bit much for the office unless applied very sparingly. While versatile for casual or formal wear, its richness and elegant character truly shine on a date or evening formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
71%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, earthy, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A Gloaming Night EDP
Esencia Elixir EDP
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