Jeu d'Amour l'Elixir
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Le Paradis de Nina
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Kenzo's Jeu d'Amour l'Elixir is a divisive one. You'll either find it a sexy, boozy, blackberry jam dream, or a forgettable, overly sweet, cough syrup concoction. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it on your skin first.
This flanker to the original Nina is as divisive as it gets: some find it heavenly, a light, sweet dream of almond and fruit, while for others, it's a saccharine nightmare, a headache in a bottle that's far too sweet for comfort. Blind-buy at your own risk.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 13% |
| Floral | 32% | 20% |
| Fruity | 19% | 14% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 37% | 41% |
| Warm | 4% | 5% |
| Woody | 7% | 15% |
| Earthy | 6% | 9% |
| Animalic | 6% | 2% |
| Fresh | 7% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong sweetness and boozy notes make it unsuitable for an office setting and a poor choice for sport. However, its 'sexy' and 'seductive' nature, frequently mentioned in reviews, makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events, especially in cooler weather where its warmth can shine.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its sweet and fruity gourmand profile, coupled with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it ideal for casual wear and dates. It's generally too playful and sweet for formal settings, and might be overpowering in an office environment where some find it headache-inducing.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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