Aphrodisiac Elixir by Shakira

I owned this, loved it the moment I smelled it, and bought it without hesitation: fruity-floral, fresh, and energizing, without the sweetness overpowering. Maybe it’s better to say the sweetness was balanced by a bright, aquatic accord. I adored the dry-down and received compliments from both men and women. I used 50ml of the bottle (a lot!). After a while, as I acquired other perfumes, I drifted away from it. I kept it because it was a limited edition. But a year ago, a friend smelled it, fell in love, and I gave it to her. Now she’s run out and wanted to buy another. I told her it’s discontinued and found her a similar one. Where did I find it? Right next to Shakira on the shelf: Love Rock is muuuuuuyyy similar; I’d almost dare to say it’s the same juice relaunched in a permanent collection… My friend will be the ultimate test, hahaha. We’ll see in a few days when she tries it. June 2020 – 4 months later, my dear friend told me she bought it and indeed, they are almost identical, hahaha. Too bad the Elixir line packaging is so, so beautiful, while the Rock line packaging is quite ugly…

I’ve been wearing this fragrance for almost two years; it was a birthday gift and I fell in love at first sight. It’s one of the first in my collection: fruity and floral notes that aren’t overpowering. I love that sweet, almost synthetic touch, like caramel without going too far. It’s the sexiest version of the previous Elixir editions—a limited release that’s no longer sold. If you want it, buy Love Rock by Shakira; it’s identical. They seem to recycle formulas. It has a wide sillage that doesn’t bother or invade others’ space. I wear it to the office and no one says anything. A fragrance without complications and fun.

I saw the ad, fell in love with the packaging and the fuchsia color. I thought it would be similar to Shakira’s floral and went crazy trying to get it since it was out of stock. But once I finally got it, I actually didn’t like it that much. It smells like red berries, but at first, it reminded me of a kids’ marker. After a few hours, the scent changes and becomes much softer.

Today I bought this fragrance: it’s very fresh and sweet without being cloying, perfect for daytime wear. What lingers most on my skin is the scent of raspberry, apple, and roses. It’s delicious, not an arrogant aroma, and doesn’t smell like cheap cologne. It’s perfect for the office or school to feel fresh and clean-scented.