Asad Elixir
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
The Blend
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Which Should You Buy?
This "elixir" version of Asad is a controversial one, with some branding it a watered-down fraud and others a masterpiece. It's a heavy-hitting, masculine winter fragrance, but you might need to let it "macerate" for a while to get the most out of it.
This Brazilian gem is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent blend of spiced rum, warm woods, and a hint of floral freshness. It might not reinvent the wheel, but it smells fantastic, and the performance punches well above its price tag.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 8% |
| Floral | 4% | 7% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 0% | 5% |
| Sweet | 23% | 22% |
| Warm | 32% | 34% |
| Woody | 18% | 18% |
| Earthy | 20% | 18% |
| Animalic | 9% | 5% |
| Fresh | 9% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for the office, though some find it wearable. The scent's deep, warm, and seductive profile, emphasised by tobacco and amber, makes it perfect for dates, formal events, and colder casual evenings. It's definitely not a sport fragrance.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its warm, spicy, and amber profile, this fragrance is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear. Its alluring nature makes it perfect for dates and formal events, while moderation allows for versatile casual use. The scent's warmth and depth make it less ideal for sports or hot daytime office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Amber, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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