Rare Woods Elixir
Habibi NYElixir2023
Side by side
Rare Woods Elixir vs. X For Men
X For Men wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Rare Woods Elixir | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Rare Woods Elixir
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Musky
Aromatic
Woody
Soft Spicy
Lactonic
X For Men
Woody
Amber
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Fruity
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonBergamot
RhubarbPineappleBergamot
Heart
MilkBrown SugarDatesGingerBlack Tea
IrisPaprikaJasmine
Base
BenzoinMuskAmberVetiverOakmossSandalwoodCedar
CedarwoodCinnamonOakmossVanillaVetiverAmberStyraxLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Rare Woods Elixir | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The chai inspiration is everything here, warm, sweet, and lactonic without being sugary. Some wearers reapply after 4 hours. But that woody drydown? Worth it.Rare Woods Elixir
X for Men is genuinely expensive, and it smells like it. The cardamom-ginger opening does not apologize for itself, and the vanilla drydown is patient enough to reward those who wait.X For Men