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Elixir des Merveilles
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Elixir des Merveilles by Hermès is an oriental fougère fragrance for women. Launched in 2006, this composition was created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena.
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What an exquisite and original perfume, by God…! Add the sweetness of orange and sugar with the warmth of amber, vanilla, and spices. But don’t confuse this sweetness with that of fragrances young girls are used to with their celebrity character perfumes: candy or pacifier smells. Nothing like that! Elixir des Merveilles sums up luxury, elegance, and sensuality. It’s a true gem. Attractive, sexy, mysterious. It’s not for anyone. A man can wear it. But whoever wears it must carry a great personality, like the perfume that clothes them. Wonderful…!
I adore this perfume!! It’s sophistication, it’s elegance, it’s UNIQUE!! The smell of orange and caramel might seem like it’s for Christmas, but Hermès manages to make this combination suitable for all year round. The perfume is quite intense and certainly not for every occasion.
It’s a curious perfume, honestly. The first moment I didn’t like it; it smelled more like rancid wood, spicy, and dense, like entering an old warehouse… a strange smell. I almost went to scrub it with a rag, hehe, it doesn’t look like it will come off with a normal wash. But after a while, it started smelling much richer and more varied. In fact, I liked it so much that I reapplied a little on my wrist to saturate myself and start to ‘feel’ it. And to like it. Over time, I started to clearly perceive the orange aroma, but it’s not citrusy, which are perfumes I don’t like; it’s like spiced orange, intense and aromatic, but pleasant. I have several Hermès perfumes: Un Jour, which although they say is feminine, smells totally masculine to me, 24 Faubourg, and two from the ‘Un Jardin’ series, which are unisex, and I think this is the only truly feminine one of all. I suppose it depends on taste and skin type, but I can’t imagine any man wearing it. For me, it’s undoubtedly feminine, no gender doubts. Others might be unisex, even there are fragrances sold as feminine that smell unisex to me (Un Jour, for instance), but in this one, I don’t perceive anything that could be unisex. Regarding whether it’s for younger or older people, it depends a lot; it doesn’t seem youthful to me, honestly, perhaps due to the spice aftertaste; and I think it’s more suitable for cold weather (or at least not too warm). But that, like everything, depends on taste or how you want to feel. After all, perfume is an expression of a way of being. In short, I like it, a lot; it seems warm, spicy, sweet in its own way, like a spice can be sweet, or rather, relatively sweet. It’s not an ‘easy’ perfume, but it is interesting. For me, it’s a good perfume that won’t be missing from my wardrobe.
This perfume smells exactly like the LUSH Hod Toddy Christmas shower gel. For me, it has a penetrating, intense smell of orange, caramel, and spices like cinnamon and cloves. With a touch of woods, like cedar or oak. A quite winter and warm scent.
Elixir des Merveilles has made a turning point in my fragrance world. It’s a wonderful perfume, just as its name says. I think I’ve never enjoyed a caramelized orange filled with resins so much. In this case, Hermès has hypnotized me; I knew of its existence and didn’t know why I always saw it there, but I never went for it. The good things made me wait. That natural caramelized orange, those resins that give it that continental climate forest vibe—it’s a mix that has made it an absolute masterpiece on my nose. It’s dense yet light; that’s what falls me in love. I don’t want to dethrone my favorites, but this one has instantly taken a top spot among master perfumes. Jean-Claude Ellena has many great perfumes, but this one is an incalculable beauty. Its scent is so real, defined, and natural that I rarely find something like this, tired of smelling synthetic things that cost a fortune; it’s expensive, but at least here you’re paying for something real. It has incredible longevity on clothes and skin, and the trail is quite good this time of year; we’ll see in winter, which is when I really want to wear it, so comforting it is, wrapping and seducing. A 10.
I can’t hide my love for Jean-Claude Ellena’s perfumes. The review by @Casablanca77 represents me completely. I’ve had Eau des Merveilles for a while and love it, but this Elixir didn’t convince me much theoretically; the caramel note has always made it ‘difficult’ for me. I bought it a couple of months ago and only recently gave it the use it deserves. I have a 50 ml bottle, but I need a backup. On this cold morning in southern Chile, this house has stolen my heart once again.
It’s a beautiful jam of ripe oranges in pure syrup, not acidic, warmed with cloves and cinnamon, rubbing the edible rind with a velvet texture. The mix of vanilla and amber gives it an unbeatable warmth. The resins and woods of oak and cedar prevent it from becoming cloying and ground me to the earth. Sandalwood, patchouli, and tonka bean turn it into a luxurious balsamic cream with a subtly earthy nuance. There are no flowers; it doesn’t need more sweetness than its resins and spices provide. Perfectly unisex due to its woody and resinous base. It’s dense, rich, balsamic, and enveloping, but it doesn’t feel heavy; instead, it’s light and easy to wear. Very sophisticated with a natural elegance; I wouldn’t wear it with a wool scarf, but rather with a velvet or lace dress, or a silk blouse. For semi-formal and formal special occasions. It would be a shame to waste it for daily use. It’s a gourmand fragrance for day and night that settles beautifully over time. It doesn’t seem dark or gloomy; I barely notice the incense. There’s plenty of light, warmth, and sweetness. Its longevity on my skin was about 8 hours, with bursts of pleasure and moderate intensity at first that later fades to skin-level. It doesn’t matter; I forgive it everything because it’s a very unique aroma. A wonderful elixir that seems to emerge, like lava from a volcano, from the bowels of the earth, hot and thick, conquering orange groves and Mediterranean forests to reach our hands and enchant us with its sensual effluvia. Another Hermès masterpiece.
If I had to choose just one perfume for the rest of my life, it would be this without a doubt. For me, it has a magical aroma. The truth is, I don’t find it masculine at all; on the contrary, men are drawn to it a lot. For me, it’s a masterpiece with incredible projection and an immense trail. I can only say that it’s my favorite perfume.
Hi. I perceive this fragrance as very delicate, nothing invasive, and it lasts 6 hours on my skin. The essence of bitter orange peel wrapped in cedarwood with a touch of amber predominates; I quite like this combination. It’s worth mentioning that only the orange peel aroma is noticeable, not the fruit itself. As they say, it tends to be a men’s perfume, however, I’m fascinated by how it appears on my skin and clothes. Best, Eli 🙂
It’s a beautiful perfume, very rounded and very orange. The bottle is perfect for the content. I associate it more with day than night, with this sunny, bright, and sweet amber. From start to finish, it’s an orange without acidity, half candied in sugar with resins. A creamy caramel orange. At times, it shows small salty glimmers, light incense tones, a hint of earthiness and sourness. But they’re just sparkles on a big, hot, freshly baked orange tart, dense and compact. The almost medicinal balsamic character is more noticeable as it dries: oily resins, a bit of solvent, and a powdery wood touch. I don’t see the marked masculine point so much commented on; although it’s unisex, it leans more feminine. Maybe because I’m used to stronger woods, these pass me by unnoticed. I’ve felt very comfortable wearing it. At times I think I’d get saturated, but it doesn’t happen, thanks to contained projection. When I move, I notice the enveloping sillage on my arms and neck. Good longevity, about 6/7 hours with a little amount. Note: I edited the review. With heavy use, a resinous-medical character with an oil painting point appears. In those cases, I lose the perception of the perfume in a couple of hours. With a little amount, it didn’t saturate me, and I perceived it for many more hours.
I’ve heard a thousand wonderful things about this scent, but when I tried it, it didn’t quite take. The fragrance is good, special, and original; Hermès quality is undeniable. However, it feels very versatile: it changes drastically depending on who wears it. On a friend, it smells like a sweet, woody balm—intoxicating and super sensual. On me, it smells literally like wood varnish, and once it dries, it smells like turpentine and varnish, which made me sad because I loved it so much… but whatever, xD. I think you should try it before buying for two reasons: the price and the risk that it might be either amazing or terrible. Even if it’s not for me, whoever it works for will look spectacular in it; it’s a work of art.
An absolute yes. After trying Merveilles and Bleue, I needed to meet this Elixir. What a great presentation: Christmas, winter, orange. Its dry down is my downfall, pleasant and comforting, with that salty touch from Merveilles, an undeclared note. Then it traps you with a whirlwind of references. It brings me a aftertaste of caramel, pastries, and the scent of Fine Arts materials: that mix of handmade paper, resins, oils… all on a polished wooden counter. It’s not that these notes are present, but the whole evokes that concept. Like it sticks to so much beauty, it’s very expensive. But it’s so beautiful, cheerful, serious, and calm… a nap on Christmas Day.
It’s a delicious, well-structured interpretation, warm and enveloping with light oriental vibes. It adapts better to cold months but looks good on hot nights with an exotic air. It has the original DNA, but this flanker is rougher, resinous, and ambiguous. It works great on both sexes and doesn’t clash at any event. It’s totally chameleon-like: on a woman, it gives an intellectual, dreamy air, and on a man, a naughty touch for seduction. On my skin, it highlights a rough resinous note wrapped in warm amber sweetened by orange marmalade. Good performance, excellent essence quality, and superb versatility. A warm, romantic-glam fragrance that I love. Great for important events, dates, and dinners. It has a hard-to-find vibe nowadays.
This perfume is wonderful. From the bottle, which terrifies me to stand up because I feel it might fall, the color and aroma are pure luxury. A jewel. It’s candied orange with patchouli at the start, moves to resins, and arrives at a warm vanilla. It’s a rich, cuddly, and comforting scent. In winter, wear it on your sweaters and coats; it’s glory. If you’ve had a bad day, put a little on your pillow (because it’s not a gift), and you’ll feel comforted. It’s a balm for the soul.
It’s not easy to review Elixir des Merveilles, as my objectivity goes to pot with Jean-Claude Ellena. But I say that, unlike other creations of his, this has great performance: it projects more than moderately and lasts up to 10 hours. It shares similarities with Eau des Merveilles, but here the orange takes a balsamic and sweet path; sometimes it reminds me of putting orange peels on a wood stove in southern Chile. You can taste the caramel, something smoky, with a super comforting sensation that makes me smile. Today my 50ml bottle is finished. I enjoyed it a lot and also decanted some. I hope to find it again.
I received this perfume without really knowing what to expect… I read very sophisticated reviews about curious scents. I was prepared for something strange that would require study. What a pleasure to be wrong! It was love at first sight. I experience it as a four-act perfume: 1. The opening is one of the best oranges I’ve ever smelled, not sour or metallic, like perfectly ripe orange juice. Maybe a little sweeter with an amber base. 2. After an hour and a half, it reminds me of the heart of Narciso Rodriguez’s For Her, but more complex and nuanced. 3. Then it gets darker, gaining a ‘damp room’ character and becoming a bit earthy, without losing that sweet amber base. 4. The dry down is like the perfect orange cream you’ve ever tasted. It’s like putting on the softest garment. Words can’t express it. A masterpiece you shouldn’t miss.
Walking through an Arab souk, next to a spice stall where they squeeze oranges for fresh juice. That’s how Elixir des Merveilles smells. It’s spicy, cozy, with a light sweetness and an amber base. Although it has orange, it’s not citrusy or refreshing. I use it in any season: it’s winter and warm, but it shines on summer nights if you don’t overapply. The bottle is pretty, though it gives me conflict because it doesn’t stand well on its own and would make me suffer on the vanity. Moderate to notable sillage and 8 to 10 hours longevity. Layering is wonderful: a little Lush Karma solid perfume, then spray Elixir, and you enjoy hours of that orange and spice paradise. Scent 9/10, Longevity 9/10, Sillage 8/10, Value/Quality 8/10, Versatility 8/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I buy it again? Yes.
The Elixir des Merveilles EDP is exquisite. At first, you might not like it, but later you’ll be unforgettable. It’s curious what it does to men; they all feel very attracted to this scent, more so than women who find it intense. You should use it to see the magical effect it has on them; it’s strange but real. Use it for a special night; it’s magical.
Elixir des Merveilles… it’s like salt crystals, nomen omen, wonderfully packaged. I licked my elbow, and the taste of sea salt stayed on my tongue, with just a subtly soapy touch. The EDT is ‘schizophrenic’ for me: spicy and soft at the same time, delicate yet strong. These notes blend incredibly well. The constant is the salt. Sometimes I catch a bubblegum scent. The Passiflora gives a ‘bubblegum’ effect, but I think it’s more caramel (nothing like that specific caramel you know). Orange peel? Yes, it appears and disappears like a game of hide-and-seek. Peru Balsam adds a bitter, slightly smoky touch. It seems simple but has a lot to say. I’m not a huge fan of Ellena, but this smells like home and is a masterpiece for me. It lasts forever on my skin and has excellent projection.
This perfume is awesome! I got a decant because I wasn’t brave enough to buy it blind. To sum it up, it smells like acidic, resinous oranges at times, and like slightly bitter orange marmalade at others. It breaks away from the current sweet trend. I got into my boyfriend’s car, and he noticed it instantly; he said he loved it and gave it a 10, haha. In the end, it seems to be my definitive winter perfume.
Elixir des Merveilles is a delight of an orange, but not citrusy or light; it’s more mature, pulpy, and candied with flashes of vanilla and sandalwood, accompanied by a dark, earthy patchouli that gives it a chocolatey accord to that orange, like a truffle filled with jam, but not extremely sweet—more like dark, bitter cocoa—all over an amber and resinous base with a slight medicinal touch from benzoin. The opening didn’t fall in love with me the first time, but I’ve definitely grown to like it. It’s a creation by master Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermès, far from his comfort zone (those minimalist and neat ones we’re used to), and, contrary to most of the brand’s creations, it has great performance: skin longevity can exceed 8 hours and it projects quite well. It could be a perfectly unisex fragrance, as there are no floral traces; it’s an oriental with gourmand touches that, although intended for a female audience and with a certain sweetness, wouldn’t be out of place on a man.
Intense, different, and very long-lasting. As an olfactory experience, it’s a true pleasure. It’s on par with those magnificent masterpieces I admire in museums but don’t know where to put at home. It smells like a woman of character, elegantly dressed, buying gifts for the Kings; a woman for whom salespeople fight because she seems like she’s going to spend a lot of money. That’s not my case: I always have to wait, even with Chanel Allure… Is it a matter of attitude? 🤔
What a beauty! The resins, the amber, the orange peel… it’s deep, mysterious, seductive, and dark, yet warm and friendly. I’d wear it both for Christmas and to seduce my dream man. Totally unisex. I think the best thing I can say is that it’s BEAUTIFUL, without flaws.
A perfume I’d describe as: balsamic, citrusy, and resinous. It opens with bitter orange peel, although the amber and resinous notes take some of the bitterness away and add sweetness. The patchouli note is evident and adds that balsamic touch. The woody notes give it a more ‘serious’ and unisex vibe. Even though it carries sweet notes, it’s not sweet at all; it’s more balsamic and dry. I think it’s better for cold weather since it’s quite intense. It lasts a long time on the skin, and I don’t recommend buying it blindly.
A beautiful and rare perfume, sweet and bitter, balsamic, attractive, warm, resinous, unisex, with personality, and enveloping. It’s the best one they’ve released since Eau des Merveilles. It pleases everyone around you and draws compliments.
It’s weird; I’m not usually into this type of perfume, but I love it, I can’t stop smelling it. I agree with Gema: it has a sweet and bitter touch at the same time, balsamic, attractive, warm, resinous, unisex, with personality, and enveloping. I admit it’s not for everyone; it looks very attractive and sexy. I wear it in autumn and winter; although I don’t think it’s for daily use, I can wear it during the day and feel like I’m taking over the world. It gives the woman the power to do anything. I like it a lot.
It’s my Christmas perfume; that non-citrusy orange scent reminds me of candied orange strips with sugar. It’s not gourmand, not floral, not citrusy… it’s unique! There’s nothing like it. Maybe a very faint base note reminds me of Ombre des Merveilles, with similar incense and Peru balsam, but the Elixir is in a league of its own. Incredible longevity; you wash with soap and it still smells. On the skin, it feels oily, you can tell the quality. Try it even if it’s hard to find (I’ve only seen it at Harrods and took it home). Don’t buy it blindly if you’re used to the cheap sprays and floral notes of commercial perfumes. It would look perfect on a man too.
I picked it up by ‘accident.’ I was waiting at the airport and got hit by an irresistible scent; when I returned, I walked into the store and discovered it. I usually research the notes before buying, but with this one, I regret it because it has aromas I don’t usually enjoy: citrus with woods isn’t really my thing. If there’s such a thing as ‘love at first sight,’ this is it. On my skin, it’s vanilla, sweet orange, caramel, resins, amber, a bit of wood, and unfortunately, patchouli, which I hate and lasts forever. That’s why I gave it a ‘like’; I would have loved it if that note didn’t last so long. Otherwise, it’s a great perfume, very interesting and original.
One of my go-to perfumes, I absolutely love this orange!
Do you know if they’ve stopped making it? I can’t find it anywhere.
Claconga, I heard they reformulated it. Now the atomizer is gold, and they say the trail and longevity dropped quite a bit. You can find it at El Corte Inglés.
Thanks Hanna, although at least in the C.I. of my city, they didn’t have it. They’ll be waiting for the new one.
I have about 50cc left, half a bottle. Until now, I used it without control because my skin is very dry, but when I wanted to buy a refill, I saw it’s not even on the Hermès website, so I’m saving it to ration it and make it last longer. Thanks for the replies.
Claconga, they reformulated it. The trail dropped significantly, and I don’t know about the longevity of the previous version, but based on reviews, it was a beast, and now it lasts a maximum of 4 hours on skin with a poor trail, barely noticeable 😔. What a pity. The reformulated version comes with a gold cap, and the bottle is no longer fully orange.
A perfume different from everything on the market, serious and elegant. It smells like a millionaire according to the compliments; I consider it refined and wearable for special occasions.
Although it’s a bit complex, it’s highly rated by the community. The opening is balsamic, very citrusy and resinous. On my skin, oranges wrapped in amber stand out with a sweet touch of tonka bean and vanilla. It smells beautiful, but I confess that smelling it on him has been addictive and seductive. The bottle is also very pretty, looks like a half orange 🍊. It’s not for everyday wear, but for special occasions. Hermès has captivated me once again.
I love that sweet, beautiful candied orange. What fine creativity from Jean-Claude Ellena; his perfumes are always elegant, natural, and balanced. Elixir Des Merveilles embraces the senses. Upon opening, that sweet, ambered, crystallized orange comes out, as if trapped in the resin of a tree. You can note the orange, the amber, the woods, a touch of incense, fine caramel, and vanilla, perhaps a bit of vetiver in the background. It’s a perfect dance: at first the orange shines, and at the end woods, amber, and resins reign. It’s an imposing perfume, sweet without being gourmand or cloying, festive yet with chic and formal touches. One of the most beautiful and complex oranges I’ve ever smelled, niche quality and very unisex. I wear it in cold seasons and at night, dressed up. It lasts 8 to 10 hours with a strong to moderate trail. I insist, it’s a treasure.
Intense opening between sweet and woody that lingers for a while. Then it settles into a sober, sugared vanilla that you can’t stop sniffing because of its distinguished character. Perfect for a snowy, cold winter—not for everyone, but for someone with a lot of personality. I loved the development, but I feel I still lack the maturity to carry this masterpiece.
What an incredible find! Nothing synthetic here, smells super natural 🥰, ideal for autumn and winter 💞.
Confited oranges loaded with resins and Peruvian balsam. Unisex and perfect for cold weather.