Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage.

At a glance

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot costs £88, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £68.01 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is EDP and listed as masculine, while Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage.

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

Legend Elixir is a modern fougere in Emper's Legend line, and its note pyramid matches Dior Sauvage's own published structure note for note rather than loosely, which is treated here as strong enough evidence to name Sauvage as the inspiration even without a retailer explicitly using the word dupe.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

Game of Spades Jackpot by Jo Milano Paris is a refined and confident take on the sweet fruity oriental template that made Xerjoff Erba Gold one of the most coveted fragrances in the modern niche space. It delivers the same velvety citrus and vanilla warmth at a mid-range price point with a slightly lighter and airier texture that makes it genuinely versatile across seasons.

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir, dupe of Dior SauvageJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot, dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

Emper Perfumes Legend ElixirJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/108.5/10
Projection7.5/108.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/109.0/10
Value for money8.0/108.5/10
Price£19.99£88
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byDior SauvageDior Sauvage

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

Top Notes

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • Black Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Sichuan Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Pink Pepper
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Geranium
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Cedar
  • Labdanum

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

Top Notes

  • Citrus
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Sweet Notes
  • Fruity Notes

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Calabrian Bergamot, Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi, Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum that Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot does not.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot lists Citrus, Bergamot, Sweet Notes, Fruity Notes, Musk, Amber and Vanilla that Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Rose
  • Oriental

Both share Fresh, Amber, Citrus and Aromatic. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Oud, Leather, Lavender, Patchouli, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot also lists Sweet, Woody, Floral, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity, Powdery, Rose and Oriental.

Vibes

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Luxurious

Both share Fresh. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Clean and Modern. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot also lists Sweet, Warm and Luxurious.

Occasions

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Everyday

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Spring
  • Date night
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Year round
  • Night out

Both share Everyday. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Daytime and Office. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot also lists Signature, Social, Casual, Spring, Date night, Summer, Daily, Year round and Night out.

Performance

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate to strong

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Sillage
  • Good sillage
  • Strong longevity
  • Compliment magnet
  • Crowd pleaser
  • Lingers
  • Performs well
  • Excellent performance

Both share Strong projection and Versatile. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Moderate to strong. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot also lists Sillage, Good sillage, Strong longevity, Compliment magnet, Crowd pleaser, Lingers, Performs well and Excellent performance.

Style lane

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Spicy aromatic

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

  • Fresh citrus

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Spicy aromatic. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot lists Fresh citrus.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot (9.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (£19.99)

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir leads on lower price, while Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot?

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot costs £88, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £68.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot 8.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot rates higher.

Which projects more, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot 8.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot 9.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot rates higher.

Which is better value, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot 8.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot rates higher.

What notes do Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot?

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is tagged for Daytime, Office and Everyday. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot is tagged for Signature, Social, Casual, Spring, Date night, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Year round and Night out.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage vs Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
  • Dior Sauvage vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Jackpot

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