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This Elixir is a proper Marmite scent - you'll either love its intensely spicy, earthy warmth or absolutely despise it. Expect strong performance and an unapologetically bold character that doesn't care for subtlety, making it a truly divisive wear.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Ralph Lauren's Ralph's Club (2022) - the Quentin Bisch and Pascal Gaurin lavender-vetiver-vanilla masculine that became Ralph Lauren's modern speakeasy signature, here translated into a lavender-absinthe opening over patchouli and a vetiver-vanilla close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening masculine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 6% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 19% | 18% |
| Sweet | 17% | 17% |
| Warm | 23% | 21% |
| Woody | 19% | 21% |
| Earthy | 38% | 30% |
| Animalic | 4% | 1% |
| Fresh | 9% | 12% |
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 spring.
Occasions
Its potent, long-lasting projection and intense spicy, woody accords make it less suitable for office wear where discretion is key. However, its bold and unique profile shines in evening settings like dates or formal events, though some find it versatile enough for cooler casual days.
Seasons
Lavender-patchouli-vetiver-vanilla structure works strongest in autumn and winter; spring carries.
Occasions
Modern fougere masculine fits date, formal evening, office, casual. Less suited to sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Patchouli, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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