Elixir

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Elixir

Elie Saab · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2023

≈ $59 · approx. retail

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A luminous floral-amber built around a sparkling neroli-mandarin opening and a Lebanese iris heart, warmed by a resinous amberwood, benzoin and myrrh base for a soft, sensual glow.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Aurelien Guichard

French · 52 in collection

Aurelien Guichard is a Grasse-born perfumer and son of perfumer Jean Guichard, who trained at the Givaudan school and has worked across Givaudan, Firmenich and Takasago. He is the co-founder of the niche house Matiere Premiere and is admired for his work with raw materials like rose, vetiver and tuberose.

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