{"product_id":"assaf-frankel-black-elixir-sample","title":"Assaf Frankel Black Elixir Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssaf Frankel Black Elixir is an Eau de Parfum with a short, dark pyramid: bergamot and spices on top, oud and leather in the heart, then amber, vanilla and patchouli below. The bottle holds 200 ml, which is a lot of a perfume this strong, so trying it as a 2, 5 or 10 ml sample first is the practical order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Oud, Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA bright start, quickly darkened\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot gives the opening a clean citrus note, and the spices sit beside it with some warmth. Because the heart that follows is dark, the first minutes are the only stretch where brightness is part of the picture, so smell your arm closely then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOud and leather in the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud and leather are the two heart notes, a dark one and a smooth one. Oud can come across as resinous, woody or slightly sharp depending on the skin, and leather adds a supple, faintly smoky layer. This part decides whether Black Elixir suits you, and a sample lets you meet it without a 200 ml commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, vanilla and patchouli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base turns warm with amber and vanilla, and patchouli keeps it earthy so the sweetness does not take over. FragranceGems calls the finish lush, which fits a perfume tagged for autumn and winter, though summer is listed too, so test it in different weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart in cooler weather with a modest application on the forearm, then go about your day and return to it at intervals. Dark oud-and-leather perfumes change a lot as they settle, so give it a second test on another day, ideally in the evening, before you judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people drawn to dark, spiced oriental perfumes with a woody backbone, and open to a strong one. It is tagged unisex, for daily wear, evenings and special occasions, and a sample tells you which of those settings suits your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Assaf Frankel Black Elixir as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 200 ml bottle of a strong oud perfume is a big step if you have not worn it. FragranceGems fills the decant from the original bottle and we label the vial. This is not an official brand sample, and Assaf has no part in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Black Elixir a heavy perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is tagged strong, and its heart is oud and leather over amber and vanilla. Whether it feels heavy or comfortably dark is a matter of skin and weather, and the sample answers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a sweet side?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla and amber in the base add warmth and some sweetness, with patchouli keeping it earthy. The sample shows whether that sweetness stays in the background for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer is listed among its seasons along with autumn and winter. A sample lets you try it on a mild evening first and see whether it works for you in warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assaf","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67705673777306,"sku":"DG-ASS-FRANKEL-BLACK-ELIXIR-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67705673810074,"sku":"DG-ASS-FRANKEL-BLACK-ELIXIR-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67705673842842,"sku":"DG-ASS-FRANKEL-BLACK-ELIXIR-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/assaf-frankel-black-elixir-sample.jpg?v=1791501662","url":"https:\/\/decantgems.eu\/products\/assaf-frankel-black-elixir-sample","provider":"DecantGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}