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Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle by Mauboussin

Women 2015

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Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle by Mauboussin is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. The top notes unfold with orange, blackcurrant, and pink pepper; the heart reveals jasmine, iris, and rose; while the base notes settle on praline, vanilla, and oud wood.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 38%
  • Spring 17%
  • Summer 6.5%
  • Autumn 39%
  • Day 48%
  • Night 52%

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606 votes

  • Positive 81%
  • Negative 7.1%
  • Neutral 12%
positive reviews 606 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterFeminine

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Leading answer I own it

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Leading answer Autumn

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Leading answer Night

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About Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle

Main accord sweet Year 2015 Gender Women Perfumer Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle by Mauboussin is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. The top notes unfold with orange, blackcurrant, and pink pepper; the heart reveals jasmine, iris, and rose; while the base notes settle on praline, vanilla, and oud wood.

Spices White flowers Flowers Sweet and gourmand Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

342 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

426 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

265 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

248 votes

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  1. It’s basically La Vie Est Belle with a touch of oud. It lasts forever, and the price-to-quality ratio is insane. It caught me off guard; I usually don’t like sweet scents, so I save it for winter, but if you want to stand out, it’s an absolute bomb with crazy projection.

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  2. It’s basically La Vie Est Belle with an oud twist. Lasts forever and the price-to-quality ratio is insane. It caught me off guard; I’m not usually a sweet scent person, so I save it for winter, but if you want to stand out, this is a bombshell with crazy projection.

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  3. Sweet, floral, and woody. Every time I wear it, I like it more; it’s the LVEB version but much more wearable. What really hooks me is that powdery sweetness with an oud base that gives it character. I’ve been wearing it since autumn, and it works wonderfully: great trail and over 8 hours on the skin. Perfect for cold weather to give you a cozy vibe and super affordable. 10/10.

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  4. Sweet, floral, and woody. I like it more every time I wear it; it’s the LVEB version but much more wearable. What hooks me is that powdery sweetness with an oud base that gives it character. I’ve worn it since autumn and it works wonders: great trail and lasts over 8 hours on skin. Perfect for cold weather to give you warmth and super affordable. 10/10.

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  5. amatista77

    To me, it’s the LVEB naughty version: dark, mysterious, and deep. The oud adds a bitter touch that cuts through the cloying sweetness and makes it sensual. Imagine a Disney princess dressed in leather with a whip. Very long-lasting with excellent projection. Simply delicious.

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  6. amatista77

    To me, it’s the naughty LVEB: dark, mysterious, and deep. The oud adds a bitter touch that cuts the cloying sweetness and makes it sensual. Imagine a Disney princess dressed in leather with a whip. Very long-lasting with excellent projection. Simply delicious.

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  7. Very much in the style of La Vie Est Belle, but more wearable. Not my absolute favorite, but I like it. Smells great if you enjoy sweets without finding them gross.

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  8. A sweet and elegant delight that lasts a long time on clothes. At first, it reminded me of CK Euphoria Deep, but then it becomes more vanilla-forward. I recommend it for winter, cold climates, or going out at night.

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  9. A sweet and elegant delight that lasts a long time on clothes. At first, it reminded me of CK Euphoria Deep, but then it becomes more vanilla-like. I recommend it for winter, cold climates, or going out at night.

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  10. I bought this because I already own several fragrances from this French brand and tried it at their exclusive store; the scent is very special and quite sweet. I applied it to my clothes since it doesn’t last long on my skin, but it held up reasonably well there. I searched online and found it cheaper when shipped by the same chain. What surprised me was that it smelled incredible right after applying, but after three hours there was no trace left on my skin—it lasts for almost nothing, just a bit longer on clothes. This has happened twice before with online purchases from this brand, which is strange if it’s the same perfumery sending fakes, especially given the huge price difference. My take is that it’s very short-lived; I don’t know if the in-store version is the same, but it smells great, it’s just a pity it doesn’t last longer.

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  11. I bought it because I already own several from this brand and tried it at a French chain store; it smelled very sweet on the tester. Since few last long on my skin, I sprayed it on my clothes, and it held up quite well. I searched online and found it cheaper with shipping from the same chain. My surprise: it smells incredible at first, but after three hours, it’s already gone from my skin; on clothes, it lasts a bit longer. This has happened twice with this brand when buying online, and it’s strange that it’s the same scent even though the price is very different. My take is that it smells good but is short-lived on my skin.

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