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Spectrum Eau de Parfum bottle Spectrum EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2023 Year 2017
£ Price Tier £££££
Elysium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Elysium Pour Homme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spectrum EDP
If you're on the hunt for a bang-for-your-buck fresh citrus bomb that's basically a dupe, Spectrum is your wallet's new best mate. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers impressive value, even if the performance isn't entirely on par with the original.
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Our Verdict - Elysium Pour Homme EDP
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some see it as the pinnacle of fresh, masculine luxury - a 'blue' fragrance elevated to art. Others scoff at the astronomical price, calling it an overpriced, underperforming clone that's barely distinguishable from mainstream offerings. Love it or hate it, its quality is undeniable, for those who can actually smell it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spectrum EDP
Elysium Pour Homme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 25% vs 26%
Grapefruit 25% vs 29%
Lime 25% vs 21%
Galbanum 25% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Rose 20% vs 13%
Jasmine 20% vs 15%
Pink Pepper 20% vs 16%
Apple 20% vs 19%
Only in Elysium Pour Homme
Woody 17%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 18%
Leather 25% vs 15%
Labdanum 25% vs 14%
Only in Spectrum
Amber 25%

Accords

Spectrum Elysium Pour Homme
100%
Citrus
100%
Amber
67%
65%
Fresh
52%
Green
63%
34%
Aromatic
52%
Musky
51%
Animalic
50%
Woody
46%
Balsamic
46%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
67%
Fresh shared
65%
52%
63%
Aromatic shared
34%
52%
51%
50%
46%
46%

Performance

Spectrum Elysium Pour Homme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Spectrum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean citrus profile makes it ideal for everyday wear, especially in casual settings and for sports. While versatile enough for the office, its moderate projection means it won't be overpowering, and it's perhaps a bit too bright for formal events.

Elysium Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its fresh, luxurious, and clean profile makes it highly versatile, suitable for both office and formal events. However, its often-debated projection and sillage mean it might not cut through the casual din as effectively, and the elegance leans away from active sportswear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Spectrum EDP
Elysium Pour Homme EDP
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