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Ivory Route Eau de Parfum bottle Ivory Route EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Illusions Eau de Parfum bottle Illusions EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ivory Route EDP
Ivory Route is a complex, enigmatic Xerjoff that some reviewers adore for its smooth blend of spices, woods, and unexpected sweetness, while others find it too masculine, medicinal, or simply not their cup of tea. Definitely sample before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Illusions EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rasasi - Wahami - a woody fragrance led by bright opening notes, with oud depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ivory Route EDP
Illusions EDP

Notes

Only in Ivory Route
Allspice 50% Basil 50%
Shared Notes
Spicy 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 50% vs 19%
Only in Ivory Route
Patchouli 50%

Accords

Ivory Route Illusions
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
Woody
90%
Oud
78%
Amber
66%
58%
Patchouli
47%
Aromatic
54%
51%
Powdery
47%
Balsamic
45%
Herbal
100%
Woody shared
90%
90%
Oud
78%
66%
58%
Aromatic shared
47%
54%
51%
47%
45%

Performance

Ivory Route Illusions
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ivory Route

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and warm, spicy character make it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, its complex blend and elegant dry-down are perfect for dates, evening events, and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather.

Illusions

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody 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 woody, oud signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ivory Route EDP
Illusions EDP
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