Asad Elixir
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Desert Night
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This "elixir" version of Asad is a controversial one, with some branding it a watered-down fraud and others a masterpiece. It's a heavy-hitting, masculine winter fragrance, but you might need to let it "macerate" for a while to get the most out of it.
If you're into the 'oudy leather' scene, this one's a solid bet. Some might call it a 'cleaner' take, but it definitely brings the drama with those bold woody and leather notes. It's a statement, mind - not for the faint of heart or those who prefer things subtle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 10% |
| Floral | 4% | 3% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 23% | 24% |
| Warm | 32% | 44% |
| Woody | 18% | 16% |
| Earthy | 20% | 12% |
| Animalic | 9% | 8% |
| Fresh | 9% | 7% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for the office, though some find it wearable. The scent's deep, warm, and seductive profile, emphasised by tobacco and amber, makes it perfect for dates, formal events, and colder casual evenings. It's definitely not a sport fragrance.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and dominant leather and woody accords, Desert Night is too intense for an office setting. It's best reserved for evening dates and formal events where its luxurious character can shine without overpowering the environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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