Elixir des Merveilles
HermèsElixir2006
Side by side
Elixir des Merveilles vs. Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels
Is Elixir des Merveilles better than Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels?
Elixir des Merveilles projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Tonka BeanAmber
amberwoodysweetwarm spicyvanilla
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 and Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels?
| Elixir des Merveilles | Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Quentin Bisch |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels smell?
Elixir des Merveilles
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Citrus
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Vanilla
Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels share?
Top
Bitter OrangeCaramelAmber
BergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Orange PeelCedarPatchouliIncenseSiam ResinPeru Balsam
BenzoinCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodOakTonka BeanCedarwoodFrankincenseVanilla Sugar
AmberTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir des Merveilles or Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels?
| Elixir des Merveilles | Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels?
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
Not a room-filler. That's not what this is. Ambre Impérial is for the wearer who doesn't need the whole elevator to know they're wearing something expensive, just the person leaning in afterward.Ambre Imperial Van Cleef & Arpels
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