Elixir des Merveilles
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Side by side
Elixir des Merveilles vs. Musk Nouveau
Is Elixir des Merveilles better than Musk Nouveau?
Elixir des Merveilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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The essentials
What's different between Elixir des Merveilles and Musk Nouveau?
| Elixir des Merveilles | Musk Nouveau | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2010 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Charna Ethier |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir des Merveilles and Musk Nouveau smell?
Elixir des Merveilles
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Citrus
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Vanilla
Musk Nouveau
Musky
Amber
Powdery
Woody
Balsamic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir des Merveilles and Musk Nouveau share?
Top
Bitter OrangeCaramelAmber
AngelicaRosewoodBlack Pepper
Heart
Orange PeelCedarPatchouliIncenseSiam ResinPeru Balsam
JasmineBeeswaxCoffeeChampa Flower
Base
SandalwoodOakTonka BeanCedarwoodFrankincenseVanilla Sugar
PatchouliOakmossAmberOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir des Merveilles or Musk Nouveau?
| Elixir des Merveilles | Musk Nouveau | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Elixir des Merveilles and Musk Nouveau?
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
This is the fragrance for someone who gets their coffee black and doesn't explain themselves. Coffee and beeswax form the heart of the composition, an unusual pairing that could lean toward sweetness.Musk Nouveau
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