The Tux
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Salvo Elixir
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This much-hyped clone of YSL Tuxedo is a divisive beast. While some laud its uncanny resemblance and value, many find it lacking in depth and performance, often needing a long 'maceration' period to truly shine.
This is a seriously impressive 'inspired by' scent, closely matching its luxury counterpart at a fraction of the price. The consensus is clear: it's a winner, though some wish the performance matched the original's beast mode.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 14% | 8% |
| Fruity | 1% | 6% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 33% | 25% |
| Warm | 28% | 28% |
| Woody | 17% | 18% |
| Earthy | 32% | 28% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 1% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, warm spicy and amber profile lends itself well to formal events and date nights. Lower performance reported by many users means it wouldn't be overwhelming in an office, but it's not a casual wear or sport scent.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While many see it as a daily wearable dupe for the original, its spicy, amber-heavy profile and decent projection make it best suited for evening dates and formal events. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting and completely out of place for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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