Elegy Extrait bottle Elegy
Extrait Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £££££
Dasman Eau de Parfum bottle Dasman

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Elegy
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Dasman
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elegy
A truly unique scent, Elegy is divisive. Some find its powdery, soapy nature sophisticated and classic, while others are put off by its perceived "old-fashioned" qualities or challenging animalic undertones. If you're after something different, this could be your next signature.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Dasman
This isn't just another rose-oud. Dasman is a plush, velvety take on a classic, refined and smooth enough to be instantly likeable, yet with an undeniable dark magnetism beneath. Pricey, yes, but its opulent charm is a winner for most.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 24%
Floral 39% 49%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 12% 10%
Sweet 19% 13%
Warm 5% 9%
Woody 7% 0%
Earthy 8% 3%
Animalic 11% 5%
Fresh 15% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elegy Extrait
Dasman EdP

Notes

Accords

Elegy Dasman
76%
Rose
100%
89%
Fresh Spicy
89%
Woody
89%
Oud
84%
80%
Musky
72%
78%
Aromatic
67%
73%
Citrus
78%
76%
Amber
66%
Earthy
73%
68%
Floral
58%
Herbal
51%
Animalic
Rose shared
76%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
89%
89%
89%
Oud
84%
Musky shared
80%
72%
Aromatic shared
78%
67%
Citrus shared
73%
78%
Amber shared
76%
66%
73%
68%
58%
51%

Performance

Elegy Dasman
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Elegy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

With moderate projection and significant longevity, this scent is suitable for daytime wear. Its clean, soapy character makes it a good fit for the office, though its unique and potentially challenging profile might not appeal to everyone in a formal setting.

Dasman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Dasman's rich rose and oud character, paired with its strong sillage and longevity mentioned by many, make it a perfect fit for formal events and date nights where you want to leave a lasting impression. While too robust for sport, its refined nature allows for limited wear in an office setting if applied sparingly, and it's certainly captivating enough for casual evening wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
80%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Lavender, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elegy
Dasman
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