Imari Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Imari Elixir
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U Gender U
2015 Year 2010
£ Price Tier £
Play It Lovely Eau de Parfum bottle Play It Lovely

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imari Elixir
Imari Elixir is a surprisingly sophisticated, dark berry-vanilla scent that punches well above its price point. It's an Avon blind-buy gem for those who crave a seductive, deep fragrance, though some find it a touch too sweet or cloying in warmer weather.
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Our Verdict - Play It Lovely
This budget-friendly fruity floral is a surprisingly pleasant, if uncomplicated, scent that's a consensus crowd-pleaser for light wear. Don't expect groundbreaking complexity or room-filling sillage, but it’s a perfectly 'lovely' everyday option, especially for the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 9%
Floral 31% 28%
Fruity 22% 19%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 38% 35%
Warm 7% 9%
Woody 6% 6%
Earthy 12% 13%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 9% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imari Elixir EdP
Play It Lovely EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackberry 49% vs 36%
Only in Imari Elixir
Apple 25% Mandarin 25%
Only in Play It Lovely
Citrus 33% Pear 30%
Shared Notes
Amber 32% vs 32%
Patchouli 29% vs 30%
Only in Imari Elixir
Vanilla 39%
Only in Play It Lovely
Tonka Bean 37%

Accords

Imari Elixir Play It Lovely
100%
Fruity
100%
73%
Sweet
90%
44%
White Floral
77%
71%
Vanilla
46%
70%
Rose
Citrus
69%
58%
Amber
60%
Fresh
60%
Floral
58%
Tuberose
55%
52%
Patchouli
47%
52%
Woody
47%
Powdery
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
73%
90%
White Floral shared
44%
77%
Vanilla shared
71%
46%
70%
69%
Amber shared
58%
60%
60%
58%
55%
Patchouli shared
52%
47%
52%
47%

Performance

Imari Elixir Play It Lovely
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Imari Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and potent, sweet, and dark profile make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. However, these same characteristics, especially the seductive and warm notes, lend themselves perfectly to date nights and elegant evening events. It's a bit much for casual daytime but can work for dressy casual occasions.

Play It Lovely

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and light, inoffensive character make it ideal for casual wear or the office. It's not strong enough for formal events, but fresh and clean enough for a quick spritz before light sports, though projection remains discreet.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
91%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, White Floral accords and Blackberry, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imari Elixir
Play It Lovely
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