Azzaro Forever Wanted Absolu Elixir
4.0
Overall
Accords
woody
amber
vanilla
whiskey
smoky
warm spicy
spicy
balsamic
Notes Pyramid
Top
WhiskeyIncensegrapefruitcardamommintGrapefruitCardamomMint
Heart
AmberWoodyWhiskeylavenderincensegeraniumLavenderIncenseGeranium
Base
VanillaAmberWoody notestonka beanambercashmeranWhiskeyTonka BeanCashmeran
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Most masculine vanilla you can get for this money – perfect for cold weather and night time.
- ✅ Great projection and longevity; lasts 12+ hours and projects well.
- ✅ Adds depth and intensity rather than freshness; a mature, confident scent.
- ✅ Powerful masculine vanilla, whiskey and incense – perfect for date night.
- ✅ Long‑lasting with strong projection; warm and seductive for evening wear.
- ✅ Best Azzaro yet, unique and addictive with layered depth.
- ✅ Powerful masculine vanilla with whiskey, perfect for date night.
- ✅ Best Azzaro by miles, long‑lasting and projects well.
- ✅ Warm, cozy, perfect for cold‑weather evenings.
- ✅ Powerful masculine vanilla with a whiskey nuance – perfect for date night.
- ✅ Long‑lasting (10‑hour) projection that turns heads in the evening.
- ✅ The incense‑lavender heart is unique and adds an elegant, smoky depth.
- ❌ Opening is harsh and polarising; some find it too smoky or woody.
- ❌ Incense can be overwhelming and clash with the whiskey for certain noses.
- ❌ Not very suitable for summer or daytime casual wear.
- ❌ Opening is harsh and overly woody, can cause a headache for some noses.
- ❌ Incense is dominant and may be off‑putting for those who dislike smoky notes.
- ❌ Some find the vanilla too subdued compared to the boozy opening.
- ❌ Heavy incense gives a headache for some noses.
- ❌ The mint opening is off‑putting and can feel like chewing‑gum.
- ❌ Too woody and lacks the expected vanilla sweetness.
- ❌ The heavy incense can cause headaches for sensitive noses.
- ❌ Mint opening is off‑putting for some users.
- ❌ Too woody and sweet for those preferring a fresher, citrus‑forward scent.
