Salvo Elixir
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Empiryan
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Empiryan is a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, complex tobacco-amber masterpiece; others dismiss it as an overpriced, generic powder bomb. It’s certainly not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit to that stunning bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 1% |
| Fruity | 6% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 0% |
| Sweet | 25% | 25% |
| Warm | 28% | 31% |
| Woody | 18% | 27% |
| Earthy | 28% | 30% |
| Animalic | 3% | 7% |
| Fresh | 3% | 1% |
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 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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This fragrance's strong projection and rich, dark character make it less suitable for office wear, though one spray might pass in a cool environment. It shines on cooler-weather date nights and formal events, particularly as it has impressive longevity and sillage, leaving a lasting impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Labdanum, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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