Elysée.

Born from O Boticário’s Brazilian roots, Elysée emerged in 2015 as a collaboration between Hernan Fígoli and Jacques Huclier. The duo set out to translate the country’s vibrant flora into a modern chypre‑floral, pairing the bright sparkle of mandarin and raspberry with the country’s love for warm woods. The name evokes an imagined garden of elegance, a nod to the brand’s tradition of turning local botanical inspiration into a scent that feels both familiar and adventurous. O Boticário, founded in 1977 in Curitiba, has always blended South American botanical heritage with contemporary trends, and Elysée continues that dialogue, offering a scent that feels like a sunrise over a tropical orchard, yet settles into the comforting dusk of a Brazilian evening.

Unlike many floral chypres, Elysée leans heavily on pink pepper and cinnamon, giving the opening a spicy edge that cuts through the sweet fruit. The heart’s rose and peony are softened by ylang‑ylang, creating a powdery bouquet that never feels cloying. In the base, Australian sandalwood and Texas cedar provide a distinctive, almost sun‑baked woodiness, while amber and vanilla wrap the composition in a creamy warmth that lingers long after the fruit fades.

Elysée begins with a bright pop of pink pepper that tingles the nose, instantly followed by mandarin orange’s citrus sparkle and a rush of raspberry‑sorbet sweetness, while apple and cinnamon add a subtle warmth. Within ten minutes the fruit veil softens, allowing the floral heart of rose, peony and ylang‑ylang to bloom, delivering a garden‑like softness that feels both fresh and intimate. As the day progresses, the base emerges: patchouli and Texas cedar lay a grounded, earthy foundation, while Australian sandalwood and amber introduce a sun‑kissed woodiness. Tonka bean, benzoin and vanilla melt together, forming a creamy, slightly powdery finish that clings to skin for the remainder of the wear, typically fading after four to six hours but leaving a lingering whisper of warmth.

Elysée reflects Brazil’s love for bright, lively fragrances that celebrate everyday moments. The blend of pink pepper and mandarin orange captures the country’s festive street markets, while freesia and raspberry add a soft, romantic layer reminiscent of weekend gatherings with friends. Cinnamon and apple echo the warmth of family kitchens during holiday seasons, making the perfume a cultural bridge between modern urban life and traditional celebrations. Its popularity underscores a shift toward scents that are both playful and comforting, resonating with a generation that values authenticity and joyful expression in personal style.