Taklamakan Eau de Parfum vs Silky Woods Elixir Eau de Parfum

Taklamakan

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Silky Woods Elixir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Taklamakan

Taklamakan is an intriguing dry, woody amber that splits opinion. Some find it a masterpiece of warmth and sophistication, while others are underwhelmed by its perceived performance or suggest it leans too close to existing designer scents. A real Marmite fragrance, but certainly worth trying if you're into unique resinous woods.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Silky Woods Elixir

Divisive, bold, and unapologetic; this Elixir takes the original Silky Woods DNA and amps it up, leaning into a masculine-leaning wood bomb. Not a safe blind buy, as it splits opinion between a rich, complex vanilla-wood dream and an acrid, chemical mess with an ashtray opening. Sample first if you dare.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	0%
Floral	14%	8%
Fruity	0%	2%
Green	1%	9%
Sweet	26%	20%
Warm	13%	18%
Woody	28%	24%
Earthy	19%	19%
Animalic	9%	13%
Fresh	6%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Taklamakan EdP

Silky Woods Elixir EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Benzoin 12% Labdanum 11% Vanilla 11% Guaiac Wood 10% Iris 10% Patchouli 9% Sandalwood 9% Musk 8% Cedar 8% Rose 7% Bergamot 6%

Heart Notes

Vanilla 10% Oud 9% Saffron 8% Peru Balsam 8% Ambroxan 7% Guaiac Wood 7% Tolu Balsam 6% Musk 6% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 6% Fig 6% Clearwood 6% Rose 5% Fig Leaf 5% Orris 5% Oakmoss 5%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 10% vs 10%

Guaiac Wood 9% vs 6%

Musk 8% vs 5%

Rose 7% vs 5%

Only in Taklamakan

Benzoin 12% Labdanum 11% Iris 10% Patchouli 9% Sandalwood 9% Cedar 8% Bergamot 6%

Only in Silky Woods Elixir

Oud 9% Saffron 8% Peru Balsam 8% Ambroxan 7% Tolu Balsam 6% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 6% Fig 6% Clearwood 6% Fig Leaf 5% Orris 5% Oakmoss 5%

Accords

Taklamakan Silky Woods Elixir

100%

Woody

100%

91%

Amber

91%

68%

Vanilla

73%

69%

Powdery

71%

54%

Balsamic

71%

Oud

67%

61%

Warm Spicy

63%

52%

Musky

58%

Sweet

57%

45%

Earthy

54%

51%

Iris

46%

Patchouli

Woody shared

100%

Amber shared

91%

Vanilla shared

68%

73%

Powdery shared

69%

71%

Balsamic shared

54%

71%

Oud

67%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

63%

Musky shared

52%

58%

Sweet

57%

Earthy shared

45%

54%

Iris

51%

Patchouli

46%

Performance

Taklamakan Silky Woods Elixir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Taklamakan

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong woody and amber accords, Taklamakan is best suited for cooler weather and evenings. It's a bit too heavy for the office but shines on dates and formal occasions, offering an understated luxury. While some find its sillage intimate, its richness makes it less suitable for casual daytime wear or sport.

Silky Woods Elixir

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Silky Woods Elixir is a powerhouse in longevity and projection, making it unsuitable for an office setting. Its rich, deep, and sensual profile, often described as 'sexy' and 'masculine-leaning', aligns perfectly with date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather.