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    Elixir de Bombe vs. Cherry Oud

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Cherry Oud projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Elixir de Bombe vs. Cherry Oud
    Elixir de BombeCherry Oud
    ConcentrationElixirEau de Parfum
    Launched20162022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMark BuxtonDelphine Jelk
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Elixir de Bombe

    Sweet
    Fruity
    Caramel
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Fresh
    Leather

    Cherry Oud

    Leather
    Cherry
    Oud
    Sweet
    Rose
    Fruity
    Animalic
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TangerineRed PepperGinger
    CherryFruity Notes
    Heart
    RaspberryYlang-YlangLabdanum
    Rose
    Base
    CaramelAmberLeather
    OudLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Elixir de Bombe vs. Cherry Oud
    Elixir de BombeCherry Oud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The red pepper doesn't whisper. It hits. Paired with tangerine's brightness, the opening is an immediate statement, sharp, confident, demanding attention.Elixir de Bombe
    Cherry and oud sounds like a clash, but Guerlain makes it work by letting the sweet fruit transform the dark wood rather than fight it. The leather drydown is dark and warm.Cherry Oud