Elvis
Created by perfumer Gerrit van Logchem in 1991, this masculine fragrance offers a deep departure from modern sugary clubbing colognes. It targets mature wearers and collectors who appreciate aromatic complexity and herbal intensity. The experience revolves around bitter green mugwort, aromatic lavender, brisk cypress, and warm kitchen spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Underneath, heavy forest tones of balsam fir, oakmoss, and cedarwood create an outdoorsy, grounded presence that feels confident and calm. While it easily handles crisp outdoor weather, brisk office settings, or casual daytime outings, its old-school aromatic weight might surprise fans of aquatic scents. For those who enjoy classic woody perfumes for men, it provides an intriguing, forgotten profile.
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Performance Metrics
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Community tracking provides limited performance data, but one registered vote rates longevity as long lasting, spanning seven to twelve hours. A single vote also rates sillage as strong. The heavy foundation of balsam fir, oakmoss, and cedarwood supports lasting skin retention.
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Elvis is built around an aromatic, woody, and warm spicy profile. It starts with sharp mugwort, bergamot, and lavender before opening into a spicy heart of cinnamon, cypress, and nutmeg. The base lingers with deep oakmoss, balsam fir, coumarin, and cedarwood.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe fragrance opens with dominant aromatic and herbal accords driven by mugwort and lavender. As the scent warms, cinnamon and warm spicy accords emerge to add depth. Over several hours, the scent dries into rich mossy, woody, and balsamic tones, accented by a mild sweet coumarin nuance.
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Aromatic and fresh spicy accords define the first hour, projecting a bracing aura of bitter herbs. As body heat works through the middle stage, warm spicy and cinnamon tones emerge to soften the sharp edges. In the dry-down, mossy, woody, and balsamic facets take over completely. Coumarin adds a mild almond-hay sweetness that keeps the heavy oakmoss and balsam fir from feeling completely austere, leaving behind a persistent forest hum.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Authentic 1991 vintage profile crafted by perfumer Gerrit van Logchem.
Complex aromatic opening featuring bitter mugwort and crisp lavender.
Deep, forest-rich base with real oakmoss, balsam fir, and cedarwood.
Pleasantly balanced warm spice heart with nutmeg, sage, and cinnamon.
Community voting rates longevity as long lasting, reaching 7 to 12 hours.
Strong sillage projection noted in community feedback.
Dry, unsweetened fougère character that avoids modern sticky cloying sweetness.
Appealing hidden gem for collectors of classic masculine perfumery.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Scarce availability makes bottles difficult to sample or buy today.
Bitter, medicinal mugwort in the top notes may polarize beginners.
Community data is very thin, with only two total rating votes recorded.
Lacks modern sweet or aquatic notes that contemporary wearers often expect.
Too heavy and spicy for comfortable wear in high summer heat.
Mature, old-school profile can feel dated in casual modern settings.
Blind buying is risky due to high collector pricing on secondary markets.
No official season votes have been recorded by the community.
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Elvis by Elvis Fragrances Review: A Forgotten Dark Fougère”
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances opens with an immediate blast of traditional barbershop character. Crisp bergamot provides a brief citrus spark, but dry lavender and pungent mugwort take control within seconds. This start feels medicinal, bitter, and unmistakably masculine. The mugwort brings an intense herbal bite that quickly signals this is not a gentle modern citrus cologne.
As the opening flash softens, the scent shifts into a dense, spicy heart. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring dry warmth, steering the composition away from simple greenery into something richer. Herbal sage, floral geranium, and woodsy cypress keep the midsection sharp and structured. Eventually, the fragrance settles into an earthy, mossy base. Oakmoss and balsam fir dominate the later hours, supported by dry cedarwood, creamy sandalwood, coumarin, and clean musk, with a faint touch of ambergris adding depth.
Aromatic and fresh spicy accords define the first hour, projecting a bracing aura of bitter herbs. As body heat works through the middle stage, warm spicy and cinnamon tones emerge to soften the sharp edges. In the dry-down, mossy, woody, and balsamic facets take over completely. Coumarin adds a mild almond-hay sweetness that keeps the heavy oakmoss and balsam fir from feeling completely austere, leaving behind a persistent forest hum.
Performance data from community votes is scarce, but the single recorded longevity vote rates it long lasting, suggesting seven to twelve hours of presence. Sillage receives a single vote for strong projection, creating a noticeable trail early on. This bold profile is best suited for crisp outdoor air, relaxed weekend walks, or informal office wear in autumn and winter. Hot summer humidity would likely amplify the bitter mugwort and warm spices to an overwhelming degree.
This cologne caters directly to admirers of early 1990s perfumery and vintage fougère structures. If you appreciate dry oakmoss, forest greenery, and bold kitchen spices, you will find plenty to admire. Conversely, younger wearers accustomed to modern sugary vanillas or fresh blue aquatics should skip it. The strong herbal bitterness and lack of fruit or obvious sweetness make it an acquired taste for casual modern sniffers.
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances is a fascinating, forgotten slice of vintage perfumery. Crafted by Gerrit van Logchem, it delivers a brooding herbal profile that stands apart from today's trends. Because bottles are scarce, prospective buyers should sample or seek decants rather than paying inflated collector prices blind. For vintage enthusiasts, discovering a bottle offers an authentic, rugged walk through a bygone era of men's fragrance.
FAQs
What does Elvis by Elvis Fragrances smell like?+
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances smells like a bitter, aromatic woody fougère with warm spice accents. It opens with sharp mugwort, bergamot, and lavender before developing a heart of cinnamon, nutmeg, sage, and cypress. The dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss, balsam fir, cedarwood, and sandalwood, creating a classic barbershop forest aroma without modern sugary sweetness.
How long does Elvis by Elvis Fragrances last on skin?+
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances is rated as long lasting, providing seven to twelve hours of longevity. Community data records one vote in the long lasting category. Its heavy base notes, including balsam fir, oakmoss, coumarin, and cedarwood, offer solid staying power that helps the scent endure across a full workday.
How strong is the projection of Elvis by Elvis Fragrances?+
The projection of Elvis by Elvis Fragrances is strong, projecting noticeably beyond an arm's length. One community vote confirms strong sillage. The assertive combination of herbal mugwort, lavender, and pungent cypress creates an intense scent cloud during the initial two hours before softening into an earthy woody skin scent.
Is Elvis by Elvis Fragrances for men or women?+
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances is designed and voted as a fragrance for men. The community gender vote is entirely male, reflecting its traditional early 1990s fougère profile. While anyone who appreciates dry oakmoss, balsam fir, and bitter herbs can wear it, the composition leans distinctly masculine.
When was Elvis by Elvis Fragrances launched and who created it?+
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances was launched in 1991 and was composed by perfumer Gerrit van Logchem. The fragrance reflects the aromatic, woody masculine style popular during the early 1990s, using a complex array of herbs, spices, and mosses.
What perfumes smell similar to Elvis by Elvis Fragrances?+
Reviewers compare Elvis by Elvis Fragrances to Boss Number One by Hugo Boss and Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men. One reviewer highlights that it smells like Boss Number One stripped of its honey sweetness, while sharing the warm cinnamon facets found in the Giorgio Beverly Hills classic.
What are the main notes in Elvis by Elvis Fragrances?+
The key notes in Elvis include lavender, mugwort, cinnamon, cypress, balsam fir, and oakmoss. The top blends bergamot with herbal mugwort and lavender. The midsection features cinnamon, sage, nutmeg, and geranium, while the base relies on cedarwood, sandalwood, ambergris, coumarin, musk, and heavy woods.
Which seasons work best for Elvis by Elvis Fragrances?+
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances is best suited for the cooler temperatures of autumn and spring. Although community season votes are unrecorded, the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg alongside dense balsam fir and oakmoss feels comfortable in crisp air, whereas summer heat could make the herbal bitterness overwhelming.
Is Elvis by Elvis Fragrances a safe blind buy?+
Elvis by Elvis Fragrances is not recommended as a blind buy. Bottles are rare vintage items, and the bitter mugwort combined with heavy oakmoss will not appeal to fans of modern sweet colognes. Sampling or buying a decant first is the smarter choice for prospective buyers.
How should you apply Elvis by Elvis Fragrances?+
Two to three sprays of Elvis are plenty to achieve noticeable presence without overwhelming those nearby. Because community feedback votes sillage as strong, applying lightly to the chest and wrists allows the sharp lavender and mugwort opening to settle smoothly into the warm cinnamon and woodsy base.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREWearers compare Elvis to Boss Number One by Hugo Boss, noting a similar aromatic and woody foundation, though Elvis omits the honeyed sweetness. Others find the cinnamon warmth reminiscent of Giorgio Beverly Hills for Men, though Elvis stays noticeably greener and more herbal with its cypress and mugwort.
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