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Adi ale Van

Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir

Perfumer: Jimmy Bodin

2023UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.5/ 10
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Adi ale Van Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy vanilla character, suited to evenings in the cooler months.

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Skunky's take: Sleeps by day, goes out at night; very skunk of it.

How does it perform?

From 147 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.9 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.6 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle
9.3 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Creamy

What does Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir smell like?

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions and leisure wear also possible. It is unisex, read as masculine and feminine in turn, with a modern feel.

Lemon, orange and apple open on a bright fruity note. Vanilla and hazelnut then sweeten the heart, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, vanilla absolute and rum settles into a creamy, spicy warmth. S.A.C.K.Y Miraj and Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Sin have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Lemon
    • Orange
    • Apple
  2. First hours

    • Vanilla
    • Hazelnut
  3. Towards evening

    • Bourbon vanilla
    • Vanilla absolute
    • Rum

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 48%
    Winter
  • 38%
    Autumn
  • 11%
    Spring
  • Evening
    36%
  • Nighttime
    32%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    8%
  • Office
    5%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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The closest scents by notes and accords.

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