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Extreme Dark Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Extreme Dark Wood EDP
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- Year 2020
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Elixir d'Amour Eau de Parfum bottle Elixir d'Amour EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Extreme Dark Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fragrance Du Bois - Oud Noir Intense - a warm spicy fragrance led by Bergamot, Cardamom, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Our Verdict - Elixir d'Amour EDP
A refined blend of spicy and floral notes with enduring charm. Perfect for those seeking a versatile, sophisticated scent.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Extreme Dark Wood EDP
Elixir d'Amour EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 57%
Cardamom 46% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 53% vs 41%
Rose 46% vs 58%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 20%
Sandalwood 26% vs 26%
Amber 23% vs 23%
Only in Extreme Dark Wood
Saffron 19%
Only in Elixir d'Amour
Patchouli 17% Musk 13%

Accords

Extreme Dark Wood Elixir d'Amour
78%
Floral
60%
42%
Woody
70%
66%
Citrus
54%
Vanilla
Amber
50%
Musky
40%
Floral shared
78%
60%
Woody shared
42%
70%
66%
54%
50%
40%

Performance

Extreme Dark Wood Elixir d'Amour
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Extreme Dark Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, floral signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Elixir d'Amour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Elixir d'Amour's balance of spice, floral, and citrus notes make it ideal for spring and autumn. The rich base is less suited for hot summer days, while it provides moderate warmth in cooler months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and balanced accords make Elixir d'Amour versatile for dates and casual settings, with enough sophistication for formal occasions but less suitable for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Extreme Dark Wood EDP
Elixir d'Amour EDP
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