LoveMe The Emerald Elixir by Tous

I hate patchouli, but this one is 60% patchouli and that’s what stands out the most, what a pity!… Though the bottle is gorgeous.

Reading the reviews, you’d expect something boring and meh, but I absolutely loved it. Yes, it’s citrus + white flowers + vanilla + patchouli, but for daily autumn-wear, it’s a top-tier option. I have the large bottle and I’m not regretting it at all 🤷🏼♀️🤣; it lasts forever and projects insanely well. Like all perfumes, it needs to match your vibe. It has an elegant touch and I like it for rotation. A great option for work, the office, or uni when you’re dressed up but without pretension. The price is right, it’s quality, and the bottle is stunning. Perfect for a Christmas gift or a winter birthday 🎁.

The notes listed here are super different from what I perceived in the perfume. I agree with Monty’s review; it felt strong, even annoying to me—not floral, but mossy-green with lots of musk, something for an older lady and not for very warm climates or summer. I only tolerated it when it was almost gone; the scent became more vanilla-like, but it didn’t last long on my skin, about 3 hours, and then it faded away. Now the bottle is very cute, one of those that decorates the vanity; I’ll try my luck with another from the family to see if any of them work. Scent 6/10, Longevity 7/10, Sillage 7/10.

I can say that all the perfumes I’ve tried from D. Ropion have been hits on my skin, however, this scent wasn’t for me. There’s something extremely herbal that steals all the attention in the liquid and I just don’t like it. The flowers (jasmine, honeysuckle, and violet) are blurred. It’s perhaps the patchouli combined with the musk that didn’t convince me. I’ve given it several chances without it managing to win me over; I hope you can have a better experience with this perfume. I wanted it to complete my collection of bears, but definitely this was a resounding no.

It’s a scent with presence; its opening is intense, with a sweet, mysterious, and elegant top note. Then, as minutes pass, you feel that bouquet of white flowers wrapped in vanilla, and honestly, I don’t feel the musky and fresh part at all. In the final phase, the perfume becomes serious and a finely delicate, sweet patchouli comes to the forefront. Unfortunately, I feel the scent isn’t lasting long; I’ll use it for a week and then switch to Mancera, hoping its longevity evolves and improves. Would I buy it again: Yes.

Tried this today and it confirms the ‘light eyes’ theory: it’s Pure XS without the popcorn. If you wear it and claim you’re wearing the original, nobody will notice the lie.

A scent with presence, an intense, sweet, mysterious, and elegant opening. Then white flowers wrapped in vanilla, though I don’t detect the musky or fresh facets. In the dry down, it turns serious with a delicate, sweet patchouli. I’m sorry it doesn’t last long; I’ll wear it for a week and then switch to Mancera to see if it improves. Would I buy it again? Yes.

Strong, citrusy opening with grapefruit; reminds me of LoveMe The Onyx. But it’s an illusion; nothing like a perfume with character. It’s pleasant, yes, but smells like pear and white flowers like so many others, adding nothing new. Pros: good performance and low price compared to Lancôme or Prada. Ideal if you’re looking for something like this for less.

I’ll be clear: it’s a blatant copy of Decadence. It reminds me of it too much, except this would be like an EDT version—softer and a bit more vanilla. The rest is the same, but Tous’ green has an opening similar to Black Bear. Haven’t smelled patchouli in a while and this one won me over. Seems like they had good innovation; even the box is beautiful. Anyway, a mature, strong, and potent perfume. I want it.

To be clear: it’s a blatant copy of Decadence. It reminds me too much, but this feels like an EDT version—softer and a bit more vanilla. The rest is identical, though the opening resembles Tous Vert. I didn’t smell patchouli at first and I fell in love. It seems to have good innovation; even the gift box is beautiful. A mature, strong, and potent perfume. I want it.

The eighth version of the pear trend. That fruity tone blends cheerfully with flowers, giving the fashionable scent: a balanced fruity-floral combination, luminous and slightly rich (rich enough to eat), evoking gummy syrups. It’s pleasant and pretty, but lacks its own identity. It’s a decent perfume playing with current trends. Nothing more, nothing less. Another fashionable pear brandy next to My Way, L’Interdit, Paradoxe, and Aura by Mugler.

The first spray is a patchouli monster 🧟🌿👊🏿. The other notes don’t convince me. I can’t stand patchouli, I only tolerate it if it’s well-hidden. Anyway, even if it’s for patchouli lovers, the accompanying notes are very basic, nothing surprising or standout.