House of Watan Elixir vs House of Watan Veritas Red
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
At a glance
House of Watan Elixir and House of Watan Veritas Red both cost £39.99. They share 3 notes out of 29 distinct notes listed across both (10%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
House of Watan Elixir
Elixir is House of Watan's spiced leather and rose composition, built around saffron and cinnamon over a musky patchouli base in the same concentrated, intense territory as Dior's Sauvage Elixir.
House of Watan Veritas Red
Veritas Red is a spicy woody Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, a lavender and violet leaf led fougere that darkens into leather, vetiver and amber, positioned by the house as a modern alternative to Dior Sauvage Elixir.
Comparison
| House of Watan Elixir | House of Watan Veritas Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.0/10 · 1 review | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Projection | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £39.99 | £39.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage Elixir | Dior Sauvage Elixir |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
House of Watan Elixir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
House of Watan Veritas Red
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
3 shared notes.
How the notes differ
House of Watan Elixir lists Saffron, Apple, Cinnamon, Styrax, Cedarwood, Rose, Papyrus and Oakmoss that House of Watan Veritas Red does not.
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Bergamot, Hawthorn, Lemon, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Vetiver, Amber and Tonka Bean that House of Watan Elixir does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
House of Watan Elixir
House of Watan Veritas Red
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Aquatic
- Leather
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Violet
- Green
- Metallic
- Resinous
- Spicy
Both share Amber, Smoky, Leather, Aromatic and Spicy. House of Watan Elixir also lists Earthy and Cinnamon. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Aquatic, Herbal, Lavender, Patchouli, Violet, Green, Metallic and Resinous.
Vibes
House of Watan Elixir
House of Watan Veritas Red
Both share Warm, Intense, Modern and Masculine. House of Watan Elixir also lists Dark. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Fresh, Sweet, Sophisticated, Light, Classic, Gourmand and Aquatic.
Occasions
House of Watan Elixir
House of Watan Veritas Red
Both share Signature and Evening. House of Watan Elixir also lists Cold weather. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather.
Performance
House of Watan Elixir
House of Watan Veritas Red
House of Watan Elixir lists Long lasting. House of Watan Veritas Red lists Strong projection.
Style lane
House of Watan Elixir
House of Watan Veritas Red
House of Watan Elixir lists Chypre. House of Watan Veritas Red lists Gourmand amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins House of Watan Elixir (8.2/10)
- Projection: Wins House of Watan Elixir (7.8/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins House of Watan Elixir (7.5/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Tie (£39.99)
House of Watan Elixir leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy. They are level on value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. House of Watan Elixir has 1 community review and House of Watan Veritas Red has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, House of Watan Elixir or House of Watan Veritas Red?
House of Watan Elixir and House of Watan Veritas Red both cost £39.99.
Which lasts longer, House of Watan Elixir or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Elixir 8.2 out of 10 for longevity and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.8 out of 10, so House of Watan Elixir rates higher.
Which projects more, House of Watan Elixir or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Elixir 7.8 out of 10 for projection and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.5 out of 10, so House of Watan Elixir rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, House of Watan Elixir or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Elixir 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.2 out of 10, so House of Watan Elixir rates higher.
Which is better value, House of Watan Elixir or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Elixir 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and House of Watan Veritas Red 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do House of Watan Elixir and House of Watan Veritas Red share?
They share 3 notes: Leather, Musk and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit House of Watan Elixir and House of Watan Veritas Red?
House of Watan Elixir is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cold weather. House of Watan Veritas Red is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.