The Last Spritz

Score

82/100

Hermès

Elixir des Merveilles

Elixir2006Jean-Claude Ellena

“Spiced orange peel, caramel, and incense over Peru balsam — Hermès's most opulent feminine, winter year.”

Elixir des Merveilles

amber

woody

balsamic

$90–$125

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The take

What works

●Spiced orange-resin-incense complexity rare in designer
●Sultry sophisticated cold-weather feminine

Trade-offs

●Reads masculine on some skin
●Hermès pricing for a polarizing scent

Notes

Top

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, during the day. Evenings work too. Unisex.

When

Spring, 38%
Summer, 30%
Fall, 91%, best
Winter, 100%, best
Day, 94%, best
Night, 68%, works

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate nightSpecial occasion

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elixir des Merveilles smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Hermès Eau des Merveilles (78%), Hermès Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector (76%), Hermès Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie (69%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Elixir des Merveilles last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Elixir des Merveilles?

Elixir des Merveilles is best in fall and winter, during the day. Evenings work too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Elixir des Merveilles worth it?

At $90–$125, yes for this tier. Spiced orange-resin-incense complexity rare in designer. Sultry sophisticated cold-weather feminine.