Yves Rocher 2009 EDP

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So Elixir

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud , Olivier Cresp , Marie Salamagne

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Yves Rocher So Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Olivier Cresp, and Marie Salamagne. So Elixir opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Incense. Yves Rocher's So Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a true classic, often compared to Coco Mademoiselle but with its own smoky charm. It's a confident, long-lasting scent; just go easy on the trigger if you want to avoid giving anyone a patchouli headache.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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So Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Incense33%
Patchouli33%
Tonka Bean33%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its excellent longevity and strong projection make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile positions it perfectly for dates and formal events, with some reviewers noting its versatility for day-to-night wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

A luminous blend of bergamot and jasmine opens the show, before settling into a heart of rich, earthy patchouli and sensual rose. A mysterious incense note weaves through, deepened by sweet tonka bean and a warm, balsamic amber base. It's sophisticated and alluring, a true floriental with a modern edge.

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