Y Elixir bottle Y Elixir
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2024 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Viride Eau de Parfum bottle Viride

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y Elixir
A new level of intensity in the Y line, this elixir fuses lavender, incense, and oud for a rich, mysterious signature that commands attention. Not for the timid, it projects confidence and modern refinement.
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Our Verdict - Viride Eau de Parfum
Viride is the love-it-or-hate-it woodland beast you didn't know you needed. Brace yourself for a powerful hit of green, then decide if you're hiking into a damp forest or just smelling like grandpa's aftershave.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 0%
Floral 33% 31%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 16% 28%
Sweet 5% 12%
Warm 13% 10%
Woody 12% 15%
Earthy 10% 7%
Animalic 7% 9%
Fresh 21% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y Elixir Parfum
Viride EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 28%
Only in Viride Eau de Parfum
Wormwood 39% Artemisia 33%
Only in Y Elixir
Geranium 100%
Only in Viride Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 100%

Accords

Y Elixir Viride Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh Spicy
86%
85%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
76%
60%
Amber
50%
Herbal
52%
Fresh
46%
Lavender
45%
Tobacco
44%
Bitter
44%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
86%
Aromatic shared
85%
100%
76%
60%
Herbal shared
50%
52%
46%
45%
44%
44%

Performance

Y Elixir Viride Eau de Parfum
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Y Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Warm resinous incense, oud, and amber make Y Elixir ideal for fall and winter, providing depth and richness in cool weather. It can suit spring evenings but is generally too intense for most summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, opulent presence and incense-oud base are best reserved for formal, evening, or romantic settings. Too commanding for sport or most work environments unless used sparingly.

Viride Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

While praised for its uniqueness, Viride's potent green and spicy profile, along with its strong initial projection, make it less suitable for office or sport. It truly shines in casual settings or evenings out, evoking a sophisticated, rugged charm without being overtly formal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
70%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Herbal accords and Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y Elixir
Viride Eau de Parfum
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