56 community ratings

Élixir Absolu

Name: Élixir Absolu
Brand: Élisire

Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.1/ 10

Community score
56 ratings

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Élisire Élixir Absolu is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, floral, powdery scent with a fresh feel.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

66% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Rosebud

Mandarin orange Calabrian bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Freesia Magnolia Mimosa Tiaré Ylang-ylang

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Musk Patchouli Vanilla Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Élixir Absolu smell like?

Mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot open alongside rosebud, giving a bright, fresh first impression. In the heart, freesia, magnolia, mimosa, tiaré and ylang-ylang build a floral garden feel. At the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften the scent, while musk and patchouli add a woody backdrop.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides as well. La Perla Just Precious and Puma Flowing Woman have a close profile.