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So Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle So Elixir EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
F Gender U
2009 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £££££
Roja Haute Luxe Parfum bottle Roja Haute Luxe Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Elixir EDP
This one's a true classic, often compared to Coco Mademoiselle but with its own smoky charm. It's a confident, long-lasting scent; just go easy on the trigger if you want to avoid giving anyone a patchouli headache.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Roja Haute Luxe Parfum
This is Roja Dove's personal masterpiece, and it shows. Haute Luxe is a divisive, unapologetically opulent chypre that screams luxury - if you can stomach the price tag and the gold clogging the atomizer, that is. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often polarising opinions with its vintage vibe and hefty cost.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
So Elixir EDP
Roja Haute Luxe Parfum

Notes

Accords

So Elixir Roja Haute Luxe
100%
Amber
100%
74%
Woody
99%
90%
Warm Spicy
88%
89%
Patchouli
77%
Balsamic
54%
Earthy
70%
69%
Citrus
68%
Vanilla
54%
68%
Smoky
58%
Rose
Mossy
52%
Aromatic
52%
Powdery
52%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
74%
99%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
88%
89%
Balsamic shared
77%
54%
70%
69%
Vanilla shared
68%
54%
68%
58%
52%
52%
52%

Performance

So Elixir Roja Haute Luxe
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

So Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its excellent longevity and strong projection make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile positions it perfectly for dates and formal events, with some reviewers noting its versatility for day-to-night wear.

Roja Haute Luxe

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and high cost, Haute Luxe isn't an everyday or office scent; it's too much for casual wear. It absolutely shines in formal settings and intimate date nights, where its luxurious and romantic character can be fully appreciated without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, balsamic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

So Elixir EDP
Roja Haute Luxe Parfum
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