How it smells
The first thing you smell is cocoa and hazelnut. The heart brings myrrh and amber. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and vanilla. Overall it smells amber and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Elixir Of Dubai notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Sapil Elixir Of Dubai EDP
Sapil is the house behind Elixir Of Dubai EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Al Rehab Choco Musk.
Which weather suits Elixir Of Dubai
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €30. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Zoologist Perfumes Bee unisex.
Who will like Elixir Of Dubai
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by gourmand and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and gourmand smells and notes like myrrh and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include orange and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
Other Sapil perfumes
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Bound, Cheeky Cherry Oud and Disclosure.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex is a lighter match.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2018.
Elixir Of Dubai dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Al Rehab Choco Musk (6 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Bee unisex (5 shared notes) and Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Al Rehab Choco Musk starts from €11.
Quick answers
Is Elixir Of Dubai unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Elixir Of Dubai last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.