Adi ale Van 2023 Extrait

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Decembrie 89 - Freedom elixir

by Jimmy Bodin

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Adi ale Van Decembrie 89 - Freedom elixir is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Jimmy Bodin. Decembrie 89 - Freedom elixir opens with Lemon, Orange, and Apple, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Hazelnut, and dries down to a base of Vanilla Absolute and Rum. Adi ale Van's Decembrie 89 - Freedom elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is as divisive as they come - a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand that evokes potent childhood memories for some, while overwhelming others with its sheer force. Definitely not a blind buy, unless you're feeling lucky.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Confident
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Decembrie 89 - Freedom elixir Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple44%
Lemon29%
Orange28%
Heartas listed
Vanilla52%
Hazelnut48%
Baseas listed
Vanilla Absolute56%
Rum44%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Room-filling
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With eternal longevity and enormous sillage, this fragrance is far too potent for office wear or formal settings. It's best suited for night-time casual or date wear, especially in colder weather, where its warmth can be appreciated without suffocating others.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine stepping into a warm, spiced bakery during the festive season. Bright bursts of zesty lemon and sweet orange cut through a rich, nutty hazelnut core, which then mellows into a deeply comforting vanilla and boozy rum base. It's a dessert in a bottle, intense and unapologetic.

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