Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Eau de Parfum bottle Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin
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2008 Year 2019
££££ Price Tier ££
Cuir de Nuit Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir de Nuit

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Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Cuir de Nuit Eau de Parfum
Divisive. Cuir de Nuit is a 'love it or hate it' affair. Some adore its subtle, spicy vanilla and cocoa, finding it a cozy hug. Others find it headache-inducing, powdery, or simply not what they expected from the notes.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 10% 6%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 47% 52%
Warm 36% 32%
Woody 3% 1%
Earthy 14% 16%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 2% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin EdP
Cuir de Nuit EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cacao Pod 17% vs 30%
Vanilla 14% vs 33%
Only in Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Eau de Parfum
Dark Chocolate 19% Rum 16% Spicy 12% Rose 11% Pepper 10%
Only in Cuir de Nuit Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 20% Coffee 17%

Accords

Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Eau de Parfum Cuir de Nuit Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
84%
58%
Vanilla
100%
83%
Cacao
92%
66%
Chocolate
65%
Sweet
65%
Coffee
58%
57%
Rum
Powdery
51%
44%
Rose
Warm Spicy shared
100%
84%
Vanilla shared
58%
100%
Cacao shared
83%
92%
66%
Sweet shared
65%
65%
58%
Rum
57%
51%
44%

Performance

Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Eau de Parfum Cuir de Nuit Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Cuir de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally soft dry down make it suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. The warm, sensual gourmand profile also lends itself well to dates. However, its cozy, non-prestige feel makes it less appropriate for formal events or energetic sport activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
83%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Cacao, Warm Spicy accords and Cacao Pod, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Eau de Parfum
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