Elixir of Dubai
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sadonaso
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
If you're on the hunt for a crowd-pleasing gourmand that delivers serious bang for your buck, Elixir of Dubai is a fantastic blind buy. It’s got that trending vanilla sweetness without being sickly. Absolutely smashing for the price.
Sadonaso is a wildly polarising scent that you absolutely need to test on skin, not just a strip. The 'urinal cake' opening is real for many, but for those whose skin chemistry unlocks it, it transforms into a uniquely dirty, musky vanilla. It's not for the faint-hearted, but if you dare, it's addictively sensual and artfully perverse.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 2% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 44% | 33% |
| Warm | 25% | 21% |
| Woody | 11% | 10% |
| Earthy | 17% | 21% |
| Animalic | 10% | 20% |
| Fresh | 3% | 2% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet, warm gourmand profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, leaning into its sensual and cozy vibes. While it's a bit much for the office or a gym session, it can definitely elevate a casual night out.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is not an office scent; its intense animalic and musky nature would be highly inappropriate. It excels on dates, especially in intimate settings, given its 'sexy' and 'seductive' reputation among fans. While too intense for everyday casual wear, some might enjoy its unique character for a statement evening out, but it's far too 'dirty' for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Musky, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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