Riflesso Eau de Parfum bottle Riflesso
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2017 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £££££
Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette bottle Elysium Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Riflesso Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper chameleon: a sophisticated charmer by day, a subtly seductive whisper by night. Many compare it to YSL's La Nuit de l'Homme but it's got its own creamy, modern twist, making it a stellar-value gem, despite the debate over its staying power.
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Our Verdict - Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette
This flanker of Elysium is a divisive one. Many find it a refreshing, zesty update to the original, amping up the citrus and adding a unique rhubarb tartness. However, a significant number of people find the performance abysmal and the scent profile too generic or even unpleasant, like cleaning product. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind-buy for everyone.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 13%
Floral 14% 21%
Fruity 14% 13%
Green 20% 21%
Sweet 15% 14%
Warm 6% 8%
Woody 7% 11%
Earthy 8% 7%
Animalic 9% 9%
Fresh 28% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Riflesso EdP
Elysium Intense EdT

Notes

Accords

Riflesso Eau de Parfum Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette
100%
Aromatic
100%
88%
Fresh Spicy
75%
71%
Citrus
86%
63%
Green
71%
70%
Leather
Woody
70%
68%
Fruity
65%
65%
Lavender
64%
Vanilla
56%
Ozonic
54%
Aquatic
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
88%
75%
Citrus shared
71%
86%
Green shared
63%
71%
70%
70%
Fruity shared
68%
65%
65%
64%
56%
54%

Performance

Riflesso Eau de Parfum Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Riflesso Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and smooth, inoffensive profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, though its sophisticated base allows it to shine on dates. While versatile, it's not a beast mode scent, meaning it won't be overwhelming but some find performance too low for formal events without overspraying.

Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Despite its 'Intense' moniker, this fragrance is widely reported to have moderate to weak performance, making it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. Its fresh and vibrant profile is perfect for casual outings and warmer weather, and it's certainly a crowd-pleaser for dates. While it could work for some formal events, other scents might offer more gravitas.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
88%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Violet Leaf notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Riflesso Eau de Parfum
Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette
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