Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie
HermèsElixir2018
Side by side
Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie vs. Grand Soir
Is Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie better than Grand Soir?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaAmberCedarTonka Bean
ambervanillasweetpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie and Grand Soir?
| Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie and Grand Soir smell?
Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Vanilla
Citrus
Sweet
Powdery
Caramel
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie and Grand Soir share?
Top
Orange Peel
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
Peru BalsamVanillaAmberSiam ResinCaramelTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
SandalwoodOakCedar
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
VanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka Bean
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOakCedar
Cedar
Amber
Amber
Amber
Citric Notes
Orange Peel
Orange
Where they fit
When and where do Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie and Grand Soir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie or Grand Soir?
| Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie and Grand Soir?
Jean-Claude Ellena built this one on restraint. Every note arrives soft, stays soft, and by the time the drydown arrives, you're left wondering where the cedar went, it's still there.Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie
Grand Soir doesn't whisper. It leans fully into its amber-vanilla identity, offering an unapologetic, intimate warmth that stays close to the skin. Bold in its simplicity.Grand Soir
The hunt
Where to buy Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie and Grand Soir
| Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
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