Elixir des Merveilles
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sticky Dates
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Sticky Dates is a polarizing gourmand beast that smells like an actual bakery, not a perfume. You'll either love smelling like caramel lava or find it sickly sweet and overwhelming. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as its intensity and singular focus on dessert notes make it a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 0% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 28% | 38% |
| Warm | 20% | 19% |
| Woody | 30% | 44% |
| Earthy | 20% | 8% |
| Animalic | 4% | 2% |
| Fresh | 5% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and intense sweetness make it completely unsuitable for the office or formal events, where subtlety is key. It can work for a casual night out or a date if applied lightly, but many find it too much for most social situations. Best kept for cozy, relaxed settings or as a room spray.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Caramel, Sweet, Amber accords and Sandalwood, Caramel notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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