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Eau de parfum
Elisium Antarktida
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Elisium Antarktida — cold energy with a spicy character
Elisium Antarktida is a 2024 eau de parfum by Elisium, a perfume brand from the UAE.
Created for women and men, the fragrance combines spicy, woody and oriental facets in an expressive composition with a mineral nuance.
The name Antarktida conveys the feeling of pure cold air, ice and stark northern landscapes, but the composition is not limited to cool freshness.
A citrus opening gradually meets spices, green nuances, dry woody accords and soft suede, giving the fragrance a contrasting, contemporary character.
The pyramid and development
The top notes of Elisium Antarktida are built around a vivid combination of citrus and saffron: juicy grapefruit, mandarin and orange create a dynamic opening, while saffron adds dry spicy depth.
In the heart, the composition becomes cooler and more textured: black pepper emphasizes its spicy edge, violet leaf adds a green nuance, and flint creates a distinctive mineral effect.
In the base, the fragrance gains density and lasting power from benzoin, cedar, patchouli, vetiver and musk.
Metallic notes reinforce the impression of icy cleanliness, while the suede accord softens the austere profile and makes the trail smoother.
As a result, Antarktida develops gradually rather than linearly, moving from sparkling freshness to a dry, warm and subtly leathery character.
Character, sillage and wearability
Elisium Antarktida has very strong sillage, so the fragrance remains noticeable even with a small amount applied.
It will appeal to those who enjoy expressive compositions with good longevity, mineral coolness and a spicy-woody character.
The fragrance is especially suitable for cool weather, evening looks and occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
At the same time, its citrus opening makes it suitable for daytime wear as well, provided it is applied moderately.
Exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing have not been provided for this release, so it is best to start with one or two sprays and observe how it develops on your own skin.
The perfumer and the brand's style
The composition was created by Arslan Ali Sangi.
In his interpretation, Elisium Antarktida combines contrasting materials: juicy citrus and spices meet flinty minerality, greenery, woods and suede.
For Elisium, this fragrance reveals the love of rich compositions characteristic of the Middle Eastern perfumery tradition, presenting it through a cooler, more urban lens.
Antarktida may appeal to fans of long-lasting unisex fragrances who are looking not for a sweet oriental composition, but for a crisp, noticeable and multifaceted fragrance with a cool mood.
Similar fragrances
If you enjoy dry woody-mineral compositions, Hermès Terre d'Hermes is worth considering.
For further exploration of a similar direction, you can also consider Les Liquides Imaginaires Fleuve Tendre and Parfums Genty Aqua Imperiale Profumo: each has its own balance of freshness, woody nuances and a distinctive trail.
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