443 community ratings

Elixir des Merveilles

Name: Elixir des Merveilles
Brand: Hermès

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

2006WomenClassic

7.8/ 10

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Hermès Elixir des Merveilles is a women's fragrance built around amber, sandalwood and vanilla sugar, where a bright citrus touch sits on a sweet, resinous base.

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

How does it perform?

From 352 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Sandalwood Cedar

Vanilla sugar

Patchouli Tonka bean Caramel Peru balsam Frankincense

Orange zest

Oak

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Elixir des Merveilles smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer trailing. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear are close behind; most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine.

Orange zest adds a fresh citrus note, while caramel and tonka bean push it into gourmand sweetness. Cedar, patchouli and oak form a woody frame, and Peru balsam with frankincense add a warm, lightly spicy resin. The overall impression is oriental and sweet.