So Elixir Eau de Parfum vs The Decay Of The Angel Eau de Parfum

So Elixir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2017
££	Price Tier	££

The Decay Of The Angel

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Elixir

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.

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Our Verdict - The Decay Of The Angel

This one is a divisive marvel, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Reviewers are split between those who find it a subtle, ephemeral disappointment and those who are utterly captivated by its unique, artistic journey. If you're after something truly individual, it's worth the sniff, but don't expect a crowd-pleasing beast mode performer.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	11%
Floral	27%	25%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	3%	3%
Sweet	27%	18%
Warm	13%	7%
Woody	12%	19%
Earthy	24%	36%
Animalic	5%	4%
Fresh	7%	7%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

So Elixir EdP

The Decay Of The Angel EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Patchouli 100%

Only in The Decay Of The Angel

Frankincense 31% Mandarin 25% Rose 23% Neroli 21%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 18% vs 32%

Only in So Elixir

Patchouli 21% Tonka Bean 19% Incense 17% Bergamot 14% Rose 10%

Only in The Decay Of The Angel

Cade 40% Acacia 28%

Only in The Decay Of The Angel

Patchouli 100%

Accords

So Elixir The Decay Of The Angel

100%

Amber

78%

74%

Woody

100%

90%

Warm Spicy

52%

89%

Patchouli

54%

Fresh Spicy

86%

Aromatic

83%

82%

White Floral

65%

77%

Balsamic

50%

69%

Citrus

57%

68%

Vanilla

68%

Smoky

Floral

64%

58%

Rose

Amber shared

100%

78%

Woody shared

74%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

90%

52%

Patchouli shared

89%

54%

Fresh Spicy

86%

Aromatic

83%

White Floral shared

82%

65%

Balsamic shared

77%

50%

Citrus shared

69%

57%

Vanilla

68%

Smoky

68%

Floral

64%

Rose

58%

Performance

So Elixir The Decay Of The Angel

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

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.

The Decay Of The Angel

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate sillage and lack of overt 'freshness' makes it fine for an office, though its unique character might turn some heads. It truly shines on a date or formal occasion, offering an intriguing, intimate aura, but its subtlety means it won't project across a room. This isn't a sporty scent; it's too complex and introspective for a gym session.