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Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

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Opens warm and resinous with Mandarin, Orange, Lavender, and Cardamom settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Incense, and Patchouli over a deep, enveloping base of Vanilla and Vetiver.

Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir a clone of Le Parfum Absolu?

Le Parfum AbsoluELIE SAABLoose

This bottle carries the Le Parfum Absolu DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

mandarinpatchoulivanilla

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Le Parfum Absolu by ELIE SAAB. Safe to own both.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
formal
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Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir bottle

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FreshWarmAromaticCitrusEarthyGourmandSmokySpicy

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Visible Secret Intense

Visible Secret Intense

Riiffs

Same family
Boss The Scent For Her Absolute

Boss The Scent For Her Absolute

Hugo Boss

Same family
Infusion de Tubereuse

Infusion de Tubereuse

Prada

Same family
La Belle

La Belle

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

Same family
Duha

Duha

Al Wataniah

Shared DNA
Kismet for Men

Kismet for Men

Maison Alhambra

Shared DNA

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Mandarin
Mandarin
Orange
Orange
Lavender
Lavender
Cardamom
Cardamom
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Caramel
Caramel
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Incense
Incense
Patchouli
Patchouli
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is widely considered inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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