Cigar Eau de Parfum bottle Cigar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year 2025
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Elysium Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Elysium Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cigar
This legendary value frag smells far more expensive than it is. A classic fruity tobacco, Cigar polarises with its initial blast, but dries down to a rich, comforting aroma that captures hearts, though its performance can be a bit hit or miss on different skin chemistries.
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Our Verdict - Elysium Noir
Prepare for a proper ruckus with this one. Elysium Noir is the very definition of divisive; some love its elevated blue fragrance vibe, while others decry its generic designer leanings and lacklustre performance. Sample first, unless you enjoy a gamble.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 15%
Floral 17% 18%
Fruity 17% 19%
Green 14% 8%
Sweet 16% 17%
Warm 13% 8%
Woody 13% 11%
Earthy 10% 7%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 16% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cigar EdP
Elysium Noir EdP

Notes

Accords

Cigar Elysium Noir
100%
Sweet
49%
Amber
100%
68%
Aromatic
90%
88%
Fruity
75%
88%
Tobacco
88%
Woody
66%
73%
Fresh Spicy
80%
55%
Warm Spicy
74%
57%
Patchouli
58%
Musky
58%
54%
Powdery
52%
Citrus
Sweet shared
100%
49%
100%
Aromatic shared
68%
90%
Fruity shared
88%
75%
88%
Woody shared
88%
66%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
74%
Patchouli shared
57%
58%
58%
54%
52%

Performance

Cigar Elysium Noir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cigar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich tobacco and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for evening and formal wear. While some find it too bold for the office, its warm and comforting nature can be appreciated in more casual settings, especially in cooler weather.

Elysium Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and generally appealing clean blue scent make it versatile for casual and date wear but less suited for formal events due to its designer-like familiarity. While initial projection is strong, its longevity issues according to many reviews mean it's not ideal for all-day office wear without reapplication.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
82%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Fruity accords and Geranium, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cigar
Elysium Noir
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