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Elixir des Merveilles Eau de Parfum bottle Elixir des Merveilles EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elixir des Merveilles EDP
A divisive yet powerful autumn-winter amber, Hermès Elixir des Merveilles is for those who dare to stand out. It's unique, long-lasting, and unapologetically rich; some find it a masterful hug, others a bit much for their taste.
Acquired
Our Verdict - HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles EDP
Leans into Hermès Elixir des Merveilles' candied-orange-and-amber signature, but Jubilee doesn't publish its own pyramid for this one, so treat the sweet caramel-vanilla-woods shape as an approximation rather than an exact copy.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elixir des Merveilles EDP
HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 100% vs 60%
Only in HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles
Bergamot 40%
Shared Notes
Incense 50% vs 19%
Caramel 50% vs 29%
Only in HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles
Vanilla 26% Tonka Bean 26%
Shared Notes
Amber 11% vs 25%
Cedar 11% vs 27%
Sandalwood 11% vs 23%
Patchouli 11% vs 23%

Accords

Elixir des Merveilles HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles
100%
Amber
70%
49%
Sweet
100%
84%
Woody
55%
71%
Balsamic
58%
Citrus
35%
44%
Vanilla
50%
45%
Caramel
Amber shared
100%
70%
Sweet shared
49%
100%
Woody shared
84%
55%
71%
Citrus shared
58%
35%
Vanilla shared
44%
50%
45%

Performance

Elixir des Merveilles HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Elixir des Merveilles

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and impressive longevity, Elixir des Merveilles is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. While some wear it to the office, its boldness and rich amber character make it more appropriate for dates, formal gatherings, or sophisticated casual occasions where it won't overwhelm.

HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A sweet amber-woody gourmand suited to cold-weather comfort wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Cozy and playful rather than sharp, so casual outings and relaxed dates fit best.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elixir des Merveilles EDP
HE81 - Elixir Des Merveilles EDP
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