Voux Elegante

How it Smells

Voux Elegante initiates with a high-pitched lavender note – think dryer sheet static – immediately followed by a candied lemon that borders on lemon drop territory. The bergamot is present, but a fleeting whisper beneath the saccharine onslaught. The heart attempts a Naxos mimicry. Cinnamon emerges, but it's a synthetic cinnamon oil, more akin to red hots candy than freshly ground spice. The honey accord lacks depth, reading as a cloying artificial sweetener. Cashmere wood appears, adding a slightly musty, mothball-adjacent undertone. The drydown features a dominant, almost acrid tobacco leaf note, paired with a vanilla that's thin and papery. The tonka bean presents a powdery, coumarin dryness, but also a disturbing hint of Play-Doh in the background. It strays noticeably from its inspiration.

Is it Worth It?

Choosing Voux Elegante over the inspiration results in a pronounced loss of nuance. The original Naxos offers a multifaceted honeyed tobacco experience. This clone offers a comparatively linear, and synthetic rendition. There is a gain of volume, specifically in the opening blast, for those who desire immediate and substantial projection. However, the sacrifice is in overall quality and complexity. Wearing Voux Elegante is akin to listening to a cover band; you recognize the song, but the soul is absent.

Projection Power

Longevity clocked in at approximately 6 hours on skin, extending to 8 on fabric. Projection is initially strong, projecting at slightly over an arm's length for the first hour, then rapidly diminishes to a skin scent within 2-3 hours. Tested in both indoor climate control and outdoor humidity; performance remained consistent.