The Dua Brand Hades' Elixir unisex
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is incense and smoke. The heart brings tobacco. On the skin it settles into amber and benzoin. Overall it smells amber and smoky.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Hades' Elixir unisex 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 The Dua Brand Hades' Elixir unisex
The Dua Brand is the house behind Hades' Elixir unisex.
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Hades' Elixir unisex price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €184. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by smoky and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and smoky smells and notes like tobacco and amber. Less obvious notes include myrhh.
Will people notice Hades' Elixir unisex?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lattafa Velvet Oud and Chopard Black Incense Malaki spread further.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Perfumes that smell like Hades' Elixir unisex
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (8 shared notes), Chopard Black Incense Malaki (8 shared notes), Kerosene Broken Theories unisex (8 shared notes) and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Kerosene Broken Theories unisex starts from €87.
Quick answers
Is Hades' Elixir unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear Hades' Elixir unisex to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.