Risque Pour Homme Eau de Parfum vs Elysium Noir Eau de Parfum

Risque Pour Homme

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2025
££££	Price Tier	£££££

Elysium Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Risque Pour Homme

This one's a divisive affair. Some reckon it's a masterpiece, a beautifully blended chypre with a unique peachy incense twist. Others find the prominent peach note a bit too feminine, or the incense a tad too churchy. Quality is undeniable, but it's not for everyone.

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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	20%	15%
Floral	23%	18%
Fruity	14%	19%
Green	10%	8%
Sweet	15%	17%
Warm	11%	8%
Woody	8%	11%
Earthy	9%	7%
Animalic	2%	6%
Fresh	21%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Risque Pour Homme EdP

Elysium Noir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 34% vs 12%

Lavender 33% vs 12%

Lemon 32% vs 12%

Only in Elysium Noir

Helvetolide 14% Geranium 13% Hedione 13% Orange 12% Mandarin 12%

Only in Risque Pour Homme

Peach 43% Geranium 30% Jasmine 27%

Only in Elysium Noir

Blackberry 64% Rose 36%

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 12% vs 8%

Cardamom 8% vs 10%

Only in Risque Pour Homme

Incense 14% Cedar 12% Myrrh 11% Vetiver 9% Oakmoss 9% Labdanum 9% Tonka Bean 8% Carrot Seeds 7%

Only in Elysium Noir

Ambroxan 13% Juniper 13% Frankincense 12% Patchouli 12% Leather 9% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 8% Cypress 8% Sandalwood 7%

Accords

Risque Pour Homme Elysium Noir

100%

Amber

100%

88%

Aromatic

90%

82%

Woody

66%

58%

Fresh Spicy

80%

Fruity

75%

72%

Warm Spicy

74%

58%

Citrus

58%

Sweet

49%

Patchouli

58%

Musky

58%

57%

Balsamic

54%

Smoky

52%

Earthy

Amber shared

100%

Aromatic shared

88%

90%

Woody shared

82%

66%

Fresh Spicy shared

58%

80%

Fruity

75%

Warm Spicy shared

72%

74%

Citrus

58%

Sweet shared

58%

49%

Patchouli

58%

Musky

58%

Balsamic

57%

Smoky

54%

Earthy

52%

Performance

Risque Pour Homme Elysium Noir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Risque Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for a date or formal event without being overpowering. The complex, woody-amber profile isn't quite suited for casual wear, and definitely not for sport. Some reviews mention it can be worn in an upscale office setting, but the incense could be a bit much.

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.