The Perfume Library

Poudre Désir

7.9

Élisire · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Élisire Poudre Désir is a women's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with powdery florals, and it suits spring and everyday wear best. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot, a fresh citrus start with a light spicy edge. In the heart, gardenia, Egyptian jasmine, jasmine and iris take over, turning creamy and floral. The base of musk, cedarwood and heliotrope leaves a powdery, softly sweet trail. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and just over half of voters call it feminine. Xerjoff Lua and Jacques Fath Irissime have a close profile.

Desired

8.0

Élisire · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Élisire Desired is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, setting a gourmand, woody side against a floral heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens spicy with clove, bergamot, cumin and saffron. In the heart, jasmine sambac, rose and sandalwood add a creamy, floral softness. It dries down on patchouli, amber, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean, leaving a warm, sweet, resinous trail. Renier Perfumes Kisses Rain Labios Rotos and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Ambre Nomade

7.9

Élisire · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Élisire Ambre Nomade is a warm, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top pairs apricot with ginger and sage, so the sweet fruit gets a spicy edge. In the heart, cedarwood, cistus absolute and ylang-ylang set a woody, floral and resinous frame. The base of vanilla, frankincense resin and musk leaves a creamy, powdery, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. On character, the feminine side edges ahead, though plenty of voters call it masculine. Xerjoff Opera and Soul of Makeen Orontes have a close profile.

Extrait Noir

8.2

Élisire · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Élisire Extrait Noir is a green, spicy unisex fragrance with a leathery, smoky and resinous character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as masculine. The top notes of thyme, camphor, eucalyptus and ginger give a cool, medicinal green opening. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron, lavender and patchouli add a spicy, earthy warmth. The base of castoreum, vanilla and benzoin settles it into a resinous, leathery, slightly sweet finish.

Jasmin Paradis

7.5

Élisire · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Élisire Jasmin Paradis is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with citrus and moves into jasmine, suiting spring and summer days best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, pink grapefruit, neroli and orange blossom give it a bright opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac and maté absolute build a green, creamy floral. The base of ambrox, frankincense resin and musk settles into a powdery, sweet warmth.

Eau Papaguéna

7.6

Élisire · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Élisire Eau Papaguéna is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, floral side, suited to relaxed summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes of tarragon, spearmint, cardamom and Calabrian bergamot bring coolness and a little spice. The heart, with Sicilian citrus fruits and orange blossom absolute, turns softer, floral and fruity. In the base, musk, cypress, Haitian vetiver and frankincense settle the scent into a woody, creamy footing.

Élixir Absolu

7.1

Élisire · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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

Extrait Blanc

6.5

Élisire · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Élisire Extrait Blanc is a unisex scent where citrus and white florals are softened by spice, sandalwood and a powdery, creamy sweetness with a gourmand edge. It opens with vervain, amyris and Nigerian ginger, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart builds a floral body from orange blossom absolute, pink pepper and Indian tuberose. In the base, sandalwood, musk, cashmeran and basmati rice sweeten the scent and turn it creamy and warm. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get votes too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works at the office. Most voters read it as feminine, while many call it modern. Borntostandout Dirty Rice and Maison Margiela Coffee Break have a close profile.

Oderose

6.7

Élisire · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Élisire Oderose is a sweet, floral unisex scent in which May rose, Damask rose and Tarocco orange meet raspberry. It opens with May rose, Tarocco orange and raspberry, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, cumin and davana add a spicy edge while Damask rose and African geranium keep it floral. The base of cashmeran, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk settles it into a woody, creamy, slightly oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick leisure and business wear, with evenings and nights out not far behind. It reads as unisex. Montale So Amber and Anfas Dhai have a close profile.

Hautbois

7.7

Élisire · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Élisire Hautbois is a unisex perfume built on Ceylonese cinnamon, cypriol and patchouli, giving a leathery, smoky and spicy character. Hautbois wears with strong longevity and strong sillage; voters rate both highly, though the vote count is small, so this impression is tentative. Being unisex, it suits anyone who wants a dense scent that is noticed in a room. It opens with Ceylonese cinnamon, ylang-ylang and chamomile. In the heart, cypriol, Provençal honey, Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and gaiac wood form a woody, earthy body that the honey sweetens. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Oud Assafi™, cistus absolute and Woodleather® leaves a resinous, animalic, leathery trail. Its profile is close to Santi Burgas Oud de Burgas and Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud.

Érose

7.6

Élisire · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Élisire Érose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens green and fruity before softening into a powdery, creamy sweetness. The top notes of eucalyptus, violet leaf and bergamot give a bright, green start, while orange blossom and neroli pull it towards the floral side. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and Jasminum grandiflorum take over. Musk, Peru balsam and benzoin then dry it down on a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither fades quickly on the skin nor fills a room. Its fresh, floral build suits everyday wear on women and men alike. Jardin Bohème Jasmin Imperial and Francesca Dell'Oro Fleurdenya have a close profile.

Élisire · 2025

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Élisire · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet