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09/29/2023
Elysium
817 Reviews
Elysium
3
Where My Heart Beats
Although many people associate Elevated Ous (EO) with Guilty Absolute pour Homme (GGA), I fail to see the similarity between the two. EO opens with an explosion of semi-bitter and strongly citrus accords and then evolves towards dusty, woody and creamy nuances. GGA, on the other hand, in the opening notes, already presents that spicy and leathery character that will later become its signature, with just a whisper of citrus notes. By the will of the master Alberto Morillas, GGA is a scent whose fragrance does not change after the first perfume application to the skin. In the beginning, I said to myself, "Take Guccy Guilty Absolute PH, remove the leathery peaks, a little musky and woody, and add the soapy and a little creamy ones, thus obtaining Elevated Oud", almost like two heterozygous twin brothers, with a similar DNA but disparate. But no, the more I try the two perfumes side by side, the more I realize that they are not each other's inspiration. I like EO like crazy, just as GGAPH was love at first sight, but I would never buy EO as a substitute for GGAPH because, to my nose and on my skin, they are two beautiful perfumes in themselves. Therefore, I will describe the harmonies that revolve around EO without dwelling too much on the hypothetical similarities.
The creation is a woody fragrance that unveils itself layer by layer. The presence of oud in this, and all other scents, is not suffocating or challenging but wearable even by those who fear oud. It announces itself with a sour twist of citrus fruits, ranging from the bright bergamot, omnipresent in the fragrances, to the more sour lemon, almost reminiscent of a mixed citrus fruit salad, citrus blossoms, and even a pinch of orange bigarade with a thick rind. It's pithy, like the white, spongy part of a citrus fruit between the hull and the thin skin of individual segments. Sniffed up close, after the first few moments, you can perceive the aroma of the peel and the spongy layer underneath. From the beginning, we recognize the presence of oud, here very soft, smooth, tamed, in the European style, with dark tones that embellish the fragrance without being too animalistic, leathery, or aggressive. Immersed in this riot of citrus fruits is a shy cardamom, green, perceptible but not ostentatious, which adds freshness to the tartness of the citrus fruits.
In the heart, I observe a first change. The fragrance takes on spicier tones, and the cardamom releases edges of soapy spices but pungent soaps. There is a powdery aspect, perhaps due to a hint of iris or violet, but very moderate, which does not alter the nature of the perfume. While offering powdery and soapy puffs, the fragrance remains confined to masculine characters; there is no trace of fine lipstick, baby powder, or beauty soap. There is a bit of sweetness and gourmand in the heart, thanks to the sophisticated and irresistible notes of black vanilla and pralines, but nothing cloying.
In the dry-down, another change happens and the perfume takes on decidedly woody tones. The oud has moved to the background, while in the foreground, you can feel the creaminess of the sandalwood and just a hint of cleaned patchouli. Overall, if smelled closely, delicate mineral and earthy nuances are obtained. The final nuances leave a woody trail, and the sandalwood bark and the oud flavour last long. Instead, the spicy facets have weakened, and the leathery or resinous accords of conifers are almost absent.
I waited a while before purchasing this fragrance because something didn't convince me when I smelled it from the paper strip. But on the skin, it's a whole different story. There is that veil of praline sweetness that is enhanced by the warmth of the skin, while on paper, the essence is colder and more citrusy. The result of GGA is a fragrance with dry and deep woody notes, intensified by Patchouli oil and Vetiver, and I don't perceive all these facets in EO. Inside EO, I miss the mixture of old leather jacket aroma and aromatic, natural-smelling green cypress that rushes into my nostrils. Anyone who wants to smell original and different from most people should get their nose on Elevated Oud as soon as possible. Season-wise, this is a fragrance designed and intended for the cold season. Due to the moderate performance and heavier notes, the funky side would become more evident in higher temperatures in the summer season. This would be a great choice as a fragrance to wear daily for a night out, a big dinner, or an outing with friends. You could dare to go to the office, it shouldn't bother other people. Longlasting, with an above average projection the first hours, moves close to the skin or clothes.
I'm writing my impression based on a bottle I've owned since September 2023 (BC 32300).
-Elysium
The creation is a woody fragrance that unveils itself layer by layer. The presence of oud in this, and all other scents, is not suffocating or challenging but wearable even by those who fear oud. It announces itself with a sour twist of citrus fruits, ranging from the bright bergamot, omnipresent in the fragrances, to the more sour lemon, almost reminiscent of a mixed citrus fruit salad, citrus blossoms, and even a pinch of orange bigarade with a thick rind. It's pithy, like the white, spongy part of a citrus fruit between the hull and the thin skin of individual segments. Sniffed up close, after the first few moments, you can perceive the aroma of the peel and the spongy layer underneath. From the beginning, we recognize the presence of oud, here very soft, smooth, tamed, in the European style, with dark tones that embellish the fragrance without being too animalistic, leathery, or aggressive. Immersed in this riot of citrus fruits is a shy cardamom, green, perceptible but not ostentatious, which adds freshness to the tartness of the citrus fruits.
In the heart, I observe a first change. The fragrance takes on spicier tones, and the cardamom releases edges of soapy spices but pungent soaps. There is a powdery aspect, perhaps due to a hint of iris or violet, but very moderate, which does not alter the nature of the perfume. While offering powdery and soapy puffs, the fragrance remains confined to masculine characters; there is no trace of fine lipstick, baby powder, or beauty soap. There is a bit of sweetness and gourmand in the heart, thanks to the sophisticated and irresistible notes of black vanilla and pralines, but nothing cloying.
In the dry-down, another change happens and the perfume takes on decidedly woody tones. The oud has moved to the background, while in the foreground, you can feel the creaminess of the sandalwood and just a hint of cleaned patchouli. Overall, if smelled closely, delicate mineral and earthy nuances are obtained. The final nuances leave a woody trail, and the sandalwood bark and the oud flavour last long. Instead, the spicy facets have weakened, and the leathery or resinous accords of conifers are almost absent.
I waited a while before purchasing this fragrance because something didn't convince me when I smelled it from the paper strip. But on the skin, it's a whole different story. There is that veil of praline sweetness that is enhanced by the warmth of the skin, while on paper, the essence is colder and more citrusy. The result of GGA is a fragrance with dry and deep woody notes, intensified by Patchouli oil and Vetiver, and I don't perceive all these facets in EO. Inside EO, I miss the mixture of old leather jacket aroma and aromatic, natural-smelling green cypress that rushes into my nostrils. Anyone who wants to smell original and different from most people should get their nose on Elevated Oud as soon as possible. Season-wise, this is a fragrance designed and intended for the cold season. Due to the moderate performance and heavier notes, the funky side would become more evident in higher temperatures in the summer season. This would be a great choice as a fragrance to wear daily for a night out, a big dinner, or an outing with friends. You could dare to go to the office, it shouldn't bother other people. Longlasting, with an above average projection the first hours, moves close to the skin or clothes.
I'm writing my impression based on a bottle I've owned since September 2023 (BC 32300).
-Elysium
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