Guerlain 2008 Extrait

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Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal

by Sylvaine Delacourte , Christine Nagel

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Guerlain Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Sylvaine Delacourte and Christine Nagel. Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal opens with Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Guerlain's Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive. Some say this Guerlain is a sophisticated, understated take on the fruitchouli, others find it uninspired, overpriced, and a 'Chypre Fail.' Test it before you commit.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Modern
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Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Peach100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli67%
Vanilla33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated character make it suitable for a date or more formal settings, though some find it versatile enough for daily wear in colder months. The sweetness and depth lean it away from sporty or strict office environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a luscious, floralised peach that quickly mellows into a beautiful, jammy rose. An earthy, chocolatey patchouli underpins the fruit and floral heart, softening into a powdery, almost lipstick-like vanilla in the drydown. It's a complex dance of sweet and earthy, with a silky texture.

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