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Which Should You Buy?
If you're on the hunt for a crowd-pleasing gourmand that delivers serious bang for your buck, Elixir of Dubai is a fantastic blind buy. It’s got that trending vanilla sweetness without being sickly. Absolutely smashing for the price.
This is a seriously polarising gourmand brew. Some find it an intoxicating, photorealistic coffee and caramel bomb, a 'scentgasm' of a French patisserie. Others report it's a harsh, overwhelming mess, perfect for an acquired taste, or perhaps after a good bit of maceration. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 8% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 44% | 51% |
| Warm | 25% | 20% |
| Woody | 11% | 12% |
| Earthy | 17% | 14% |
| Animalic | 10% | 3% |
| Fresh | 3% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet, warm gourmand profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, leaning into its sensual and cozy vibes. While it's a bit much for the office or a gym session, it can definitely elevate a casual night out.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and strong gourmand notes make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates where you want to leave an impression. It's a bit much for casual daytime if you're not into massive sillage, and its dessert-like quality might clash with very formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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