Elixir des Merveilles
HermèsElixir2006
Side by side
Elixir des Merveilles vs. Gaiac
Elixir des Merveilles projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Elixir des Merveilles | Gaiac | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Geoffrey Nejman |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Elixir des Merveilles
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Citrus
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Vanilla
Gaiac
Woody
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Aromatic
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeCaramelAmber
Bergamot
Heart
Orange PeelCedarPatchouliIncenseSiam ResinPeru Balsam
CloveJasmine
Base
SandalwoodOakTonka BeanCedarwoodFrankincenseVanilla Sugar
Guaiac WoodVanillaAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Elixir des Merveilles | Gaiac | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Elixir des Merveilles doesn't whisper. It's warm amber sweetness with a resinous backbone that announces itself and then settles into your skin for hours.Elixir des Merveilles
Gaiac wood doesn't play a supporting role here. It's the whole point, smoky, sweet, balsamic, complex. If you've dismissed woody fragrances as one-note, this one will rearrange your thinking.Gaiac
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Elixir des Merveilles | Gaiac | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $119.69fragrancenet | — |
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