Sphinx Fragrances 2023 Extrait

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Sphinx Elixir

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Sphinx Fragrances Sphinx Elixir is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023. Sphinx Elixir opens with Davana, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Civet, settles into a heart of Amber, Oud, Magnolia, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Vetiver, and Ambergris. Sphinx Fragrances's Sphinx Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A beast of a fragrance, Sphinx Elixir is undeniably masculine and demands attention. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with divisive animalic and bold notes, but those who love it are absolutely obsessed.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Edgy
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Sphinx Elixir Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a powerhouse fragrance with long-lasting performance and strong sillage, making it less suitable for typical office environments. Its bold, dark, and sensual character, combined with its projection, makes it ideal for dates and formal events where you want to make a significant impression.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Sphinx Elixir opens with an intriguing blend of bright bergamot and spicy pink pepper, quickly ushering in a robust animalic civet and herbaceous davana. As it settles, a rich heart of warm amber and smoky oud emerges, beautifully intertwined with a soft, leathery magnolia and aromatic rosemary. The base deepens further with a prominent, dark leather, earthy vetiver, sensual musk, and the salty warmth of ambergris, creating a complex, long-lasting aroma.

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