Forever Wanted Elixir by Azzaro

Azzaro Forever Wanted is a very dense fragrance—not in terms of power, but in character. Leather takes the lead, though it’s not pure, and eventually the raspberry takes over. It’s not for young people; it’s better suited for fall and winter. For me, who isn’t a leather fan, it feels too heavy for daily wear. If you like leather with fruity and woody undertones, it’s yours; if not, skip it.

It’s not a bad perfume; it’s dark and elegant. Don’t buy it blindly, and it’s not for young folks. It’s ideal for important dinners or serious gatherings. It’s not my style, but it delivers. The leather doesn’t scream here; instead, the fruit, wood, and the tartness of the raspberry take the spotlight.

I have enough experience with this scent to share my take… Azzaro is a good house; I own Club Men, which is my favorite, but I expected more from this. It opens with raspberry—a subtle red fruit, not too sweet, very fruity and vibrant, with a citrus touch that brightens it up. This lasts 5 to 15 minutes but defines the entire life of the perfume. I’m not fascinated by the heart; I appreciate the cardamom, but it’s spicier and sweeter, paired with a sharp lavender and iso E super that gives it that clean fougère vibe. It lasts 2 to 2.5 hours. As for the base… I’m a leather fan, from dirty to suede, but here there’s no stable leather or polished shoe smell. It evokes fine, new harness leather. It’s easy to wear, a ‘family-friendly’ option for those starting with leather. Wolfwood adds warmth and dry depth with the vetiver. It lasts another 2-3 hours with soft projection. It’s not for parties; it’s intimate, perfect for dates or casual outings with your partner. On my skin, it doesn’t perform much; use it at night or in the cold, as it’s warm. It smells like getting into a luxury car with treated leather seats and a plate of raspberries inside. It’s unique and far removed from its siblings. I just hoped for better performance to qualify as an ‘elixir’. Price: 5.5, Versatility: 4/10, Sillage: 5.5/10, Scent: 8.5/10, Longevity: 4.5/10.

It’s for you if you like leather, but it’s a highly non-linear fragrance; try a decant before buying the bottle. It opens with a very fruity accord, reminding me of Erba Pura’s DNA, but within 15 seconds, everything changes to highlight the sweet, juicy raspberry with bergamot. Lavanda dominates, giving a luxury deodorant sensation. After 15 minutes, a rich leather with cardamomo emerges, like dusty leather—very delicious. Although the raspberry fades, it remains prominent and addictive. It’s one of the cleanest leather and cardamom fragrances I’ve heard, thanks to the lavender and iso E super, making it slightly more versatile. One of my favorites, ideal for cold afternoons or dates. On my skin, it doesn’t last or project as much as others say, but it leaves that raspberry and ‘new’ scent on clothes. Highly recommended, absolutely.

I had high expectations, waited a year to buy it, and it didn’t disappoint. It was the best blind buy for me. A perfect sweet and woody perfume for dates and events. Women will love it. Scent: 10/10, good sillage and longevity.

I love the Wanted line and was really eager to try this, but it didn’t quite convince me. The only thing that hooks me is the opening: that raspberry is rich, but once it dries down, it’s just leather, leaving me hanging for more. If the raspberry lasted a bit longer, this would be spectacular.

As a fan of Azzaro and the Wanted and Most Wanted lines, I recognize this as an interesting scent that grabs my attention. It screams for attention and doesn’t go unnoticed. While it’s not my absolute favorite, I like it quite a bit and have received mixed feedback: some call it sophisticated and addictive, others say it smells like tires. To me, it’s a fruity leather with an apocalyptic opening of fresh, juicy raspberry that sadly fades over time, which is a pity because it’s one of my favorite openings. The dry down leaves an elegant, very present, and well-crafted leather. It’s a great perfume, distinct and standout, but I feel it has a small gap. I’ve been wearing it for a week, twice for going out; I want to keep using it and understand how it behaves. For now, it has my attention, and I believe it deserves to be known and judged.

Playful and highly innovative. The raspberry stays prominent right from the start, then slowly blends into the sweet, woody base as it dries down. Note: if you’re looking for a gourmand like The One with a smoky or amber vibe, this isn’t it. This profile is 100% fruity, with a subtle leather note, and the sweetness only kicks in after the first hour. It’s best for cold weather—not a fragrance that hugs, but rather a sharp, youthful scent that makes an impression and stands out in relaxed or semi-formal settings.

Haha, I laughed at some of the comments. Don’t listen to those Xerjoff fanatics and niche perfume snobs who just want to draw attention with pretentious remarks, as if they designed the perfume themselves. Bottom line: you’ll either like it or not. It all comes down to balance. A good perfume must: 1) have a well-blended scent, 2) last long, and 3) have something that sets it apart. This one hits all three marks. It’s an interesting twist on the original Wanted, fruitier and darker thanks to the leather. Don’t overthink it; it’s made to please and works for multiple occasions (maybe not super formal). Is it synthetic? It depends on what you perceive. All perfumes are synthetic to some degree; there’s no pure raspberry juice or real leather extract, just aromatic molecules macerated to mimic real scents. There are incredibly expensive perfumes that smell synthetic, yet no one tells you because they spent $300-$400 on them. Or they don’t last at all. Anyway, try it. If you like it, great. If it’s not perfect, fine, but try not to comment nonsense without basis.

It’s a beast for night or cold weather, lasts hours and leaves a trail several meters long. Reminds me of a mix of Le Male Elixir and Tom Ford’s Black Lacquer.

I wore it for four days and everyone complimented me. It’s not heavy, it’s versatile, and leaves a mark without being as loud as Le Male Elixir. It stands out from the current crowd. Approved.

A rich, niche-style aroma, but nothing novel and very far from the line and its predecessors. We find a fruity leather profile, like raspberry (I don’t understand why they compare it to Bad Boy, which doesn’t have that profile). This raspberry and leather last a long time in the dry-down, but I say it’s not novel because it imitates perfumes like Tuscan Leather or Black Saffron, that combo of intense leathers and quality fruits. Projection and longevity are good and fulfilling. If you’re expecting something similar to the The Most Wanted line, better not to try it, but if you’re looking for a designer perfume with an aroma close to the niche experience of the mentioned profile, give it a shot. As a fan of the line, I didn’t like this launch much; I expected something even crazier than TMW Parfum, but it’s still fulfilling.

To those saying no to this fragrance, excuse me, but you don’t get it. Do you like leather, raspberry, and getting compliments? Buy it and let me know how it goes.

No, no, and definitely no. Depending on what you’re looking for, but considering the price, quality, and performance, I would never buy it. It smells ultra-synthetic, offers nothing, and is just a hype baby—easy to forget and made solely to meet hype. It’s not better than TMW Parfum or EDP Intense, the only hits from Azzaro.

Tested with two sprays. Inevitably, it’s identical to One Million Royal and Hugo Boss The Scent Elixir. They’re copies of copies. I remember Hugo Boss seemed very feminine to me, Royal a bit more so, and this one keeps the base while turning darker and more masculine. It smells good, but I still hold my opinion on Boss: it feels feminine and youthful. Best for cold weather.