Gaiac
M. MicallefEau de Parfum2005
Side by side
Gaiac vs. Elixir des Merveilles
Elixir des Merveilles projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gaiac | Elixir des Merveilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Elixir |
| Launched | 2005 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Geoffrey Nejman | Jean-Claude Ellena |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gaiac
Woody
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Aromatic
Amber
Elixir des Merveilles
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Citrus
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
Bitter OrangeCaramelAmber
Heart
CloveJasmine
Orange PeelCedarPatchouliIncenseSiam ResinPeru Balsam
Base
Guaiac WoodVanillaAmberVetiver
SandalwoodOakTonka BeanCedarwoodFrankincenseVanilla Sugar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gaiac | Elixir des Merveilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Gaiac | Elixir des Merveilles | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $119.69fragrancenet |
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