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Elixir Attar

Spirit of Japan (Extrait de Parfum)

Perfumer: Ahmed Mostafa

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10
Community score
25 ratings
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Elixir Attar Spirit of Japan Extrait de Parfum sets a spicy opening of clove, cinnamon and turmeric against a smoky, woody base of Papua oud, Vietnamese oud and sandalwood.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Animal
  8. Resinous

What does Spirit of Japan (Extrait de Parfum) smell like?

The top carries clove, fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon and aniseed, with gardenia adding a soft floral touch. The heart holds labdanum, heliotrope, cumin and cypress, while the base is dominated by the two ouds, musk, benzoin and ambergris. The overall impression is green, resinous, earthy and slightly animalic, with a fresh edge in the background.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a unisex scent for those who enjoy dense oud and spice. Amouage Bracken Man and Lush Breath of God have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Clove
    • Fenugreek
    • Turmeric
  2. First hours

    • Labdanum
    • Heliotrope
    • Cumin
  3. Towards evening

    • Papua oud
    • Musk
    • Vietnamese oud

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 33%
    Spring
  • 17%
    Winter
  • 17%
    Summer
  • Casual
    32%
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Nighttime
    18%
  • Evening
    18%
  • Sport
    5%
  • Office
    5%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026