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Zen Gold Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Zen Gold Elixir EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
F Gender U
2013 Year 2008
££ Price Tier £££££
XXY Parfum bottle XXY Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Zen Gold Elixir EDP
A truly divisive patchouli-led floral, Zen Gold Elixir is either a warm embrace or a sour disappointment depending on your skin chemistry. Owners love its unique blend but lament its fleeting presence - this Elixir needs an all-day top-up.
Acquired
Our Verdict - XXY Parfum
This one's a divisive drop: some hail it as a luxurious, high-quality iris masterpiece, while others dismiss it as overpriced and underperforming. Expect a sophisticated, somewhat distant comfort, but don't expect it to project across the room.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Zen Gold Elixir EDP
XXY Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 31%
Grapefruit 24% vs 28%
Peach 22% vs 39%
Only in Zen Gold Elixir
Pineapple 28%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 36% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 29% vs 22%
Musk 17% vs 13%
Vanilla 16% vs 19%

Accords

Zen Gold Elixir XXY
100%
Patchouli
60%
81%
Woody
100%
83%
Floral
Powdery
81%
70%
Citrus
71%
65%
Warm Spicy
61%
58%
Earthy
64%
62%
Amber
Iris
62%
Sweet
58%
Aromatic
55%
52%
Balsamic
51%
Fruity
Patchouli shared
100%
60%
Woody shared
81%
100%
83%
81%
Citrus shared
70%
71%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
61%
Earthy shared
58%
64%
62%
62%
58%
55%
52%
51%

Performance

Zen Gold Elixir XXY
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Zen Gold Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its soft projection and lack of longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual wear, where it won't overpower. The floral and patchouli accords are too heavy for sport, and its divisive nature might make it less ideal for formal settings.

XXY

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its subdued projection makes it suitable for office wear, though it really shines in formal or intimate date settings. The sophisticated, warm character is ill-suited for casual or sporty occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean patchouli, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Zen Gold Elixir EDP
XXY Parfum
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