In our society, it is common to believe that chain perfumery has no special zest and cannot be unique. But as it turns out, this is not always the case. If we are talking about a perfume called "Amber Elixir" from the famous Swedish cosmetic company "Oriflame", then here you will find not only a highlight, but a whole dozen surprises. This fragrance is unique and has no analogues even in the niche perfumery section. Why is this so and why is this "Amber Elixir" so remarkable? Let's figure it out.
Description of fragrance from the manufacturer
As the Oriflame ad tells us:
"Amber Elixir" - a perfume that was created under the influence of the scent of amber, pure and gentle. It contains notes of amber, sandalwood and musk, while hints of blackcurrant and heliotrope add sourness. It will leave a feeling on your skintenderness, passion, warmth and serenity.
In fact, this characterization is very truthful, but, alas, not complete. Perfumes are so unusual and original that it is simply impossible to forget them. In addition to the predominant amber note, which literally digs into the sense of smell, it is fragrant with almonds, and at the same time, the smell of this fruit is incredibly persistent and tenacious. The perfume is definitely oriental, but with a pretension to modernity - citrus echoes are felt in them, which refresh the composition and return us from the distant "eastern" past to the present. You can compare them with "Golden Ambergris", which was produced by "New Dawn" in Soviet times, but this version of the perfume is like its descendant - it is similar, but as if adapted to the new time.
Vintage in its purest form
We have already found out that "Amber Elixir" is a unique smell that has become a modern analogue of the previously popular heavy perfumes. If you do not know that the fragrance was released in the 2000s and is an Oriflame product, then you can safely assume that this is a vintage perfume. First of all, this is what the bottle says. It is made of thick cut glass, very heavy and dense. At the same time, the shape of the bottle itself is extremely simple, without unnecessary bends and reliefs. All this is crowned with the same heavy cap inlaid with gold. The color of the perfume liquid itself is cognac, rich, dark and very deep. And most importantly, all this is displayed in the fragrance. Perfume "AmberElixir" is a mysterious and magical composition, in which the main roles are given to almond, amber, musk and sandalwood.
The structure of the composition itself
The author of such a brilliant and unique olfactory pyramid turned out to be perfumer Vincent Schallet, who has a lot of brilliant creations to his credit. This time, despite the fact that he worked for a mass-market company, he apparently put his soul into his work. The olfactory genius played with the following components:
- Top notes: licorice, blackcurrant, mandarin.
- Heart notes: sweet almond, heliotrope, peony.
- Base: amber, sandalwood & musk.
The components are simple at first glance and can be found in any perfume composition. But we ourselves can feel that "Amber Elixir" is a unique miracle that smells of magic, sorcery, ancient potions and lost worlds.
For whom?
To do this, I had to carefully study the reviews of "Amber Elixir" and the opinions of consumers. It turned out that this perfume is not for everybody. Its inimitable tenacity, depth, grandeur and vintage spirit repel many, as most modern young ladies prefer lighter and airy fragrances. On the one hand, age-related perfumes will ideally be felt on mature ladies who know their own worth. But if a young girl is able to appreciate and accept the grandeur and charm of this perfumedwater, then she will be able to complement her evening look with it.
It is worth mentioning separately that Amder Elixir is absolutely not suitable for daytime "socks". The fragrance is very rich, with a well-tangible train, so it cannot be combined with business suits, even the most stylish and original.
Special qualities of perfume
It was easy to guess that this perfume creation from "Oriflame" has unsurpassed durability. Perfume only with its first notes can remain on the body for up to 4 hours. After that, the golden mean begins to open, filled with a sweet almond aroma. At the end, the base chord remains on the skin - in fact, the ambergris itself, which completes the composition. The sillage of the perfume is colossal. You will envelop the whole room in which you are in a warm aroma, and leave behind notes of almond and sandalwood that others will feel for a long time to come.
Amder Elixir has another unique quality - it plays differently at different times of the year. At cold temperatures, the perfume smells incredibly sweet and loud. They shimmer with notes of almonds, blackcurrant, even tangerine. If it's summer outside, the fragrance seems to melt and begins to smell like ambergris, heavy and rich. This is perfect for a summer date night.
Lighter analogue
After the classic version of Amber Elixir made a splash among women, it was replaced by a descendant fragrance that turned out to befresher and lighter. "Amber Elixir Crystal" is an oriental floral composition that also contains marine notes. It is spicy and fresh overnight, light and tenacious, summery and viscous. Perfume is much more versatile than the previous version, due to the fact that it is lighter and sweeter. But still, they contain amber, which makes the composition heavier and gives it oriental notes, beckoning into its painful captivity.
Perfume bottle deserves special attention. Its appearance is similar to the classic version, but now the color has become dark turquoise. The liquid itself acquired the same shade - even when sprayed, it has a translucent turquoise tint. Consider this fact if you apply perfume on clothes - it may be stained.
Olfactory pyramid
Many components that became the basis of the fragrance "Amber Elixir Crystal" from "Oriflame", at first glance, can not be combined with each other. Some of them are extremely sweet, while others are bitter and fresh. The result is an incredibly beautiful mix that is simultaneously associated with both summer and winter holidays.
- Top notes: marine notes, grapefruit, amber.
- Heart notes: violet, orange blossom, cumin.
- Base notes: vanilla, cane sugar, coconut milk.
The aroma of perfume instantly transfers to the ocean and at the same time evokes dreams of a hot midday sun and a hot yellow sand. But at the same time, vanilla, cumin and amber, whichare present in the composition, make the perfume truly winter, rich and extraordinary.
Fragrance qualities
Unlike the classic version of "Amber Elixir", its analogue with the prefix "Crystal" turned out to be an incredibly versatile perfume. Firstly, it is suitable for all ages and will be relevant at any time of the year. Secondly, perfumes are suitable even for everyday wear. They will create an aura of carelessness and fun even against the background of a strict and gray business suit. Thirdly, the fragrance has an unforgettable trail. Even on yourself, you may not feel the fullness of this composition, but the people around you will feel not only the smell of amber and the sea, but will also be conquered by vanilla, coconut and grapefruit chords.
The durability of Amder Elixir Crystall can be called average. They will not stay on the body all day, like a classic version of the fragrance, but at the same time, legal 4-5 hours will adequately please you and those around you. You can also drop perfume on dark fur - the fragrance will last more than a week on such clothes.
"Amber Elixir" from "Oriflame". Customer Reviews
As for the classic fragrance called Amber Elixir, which was released in 2009, consumers are divided. For some, it has become divine manna, a mysterious and mysterious fairy tale. Some girls comment that the spirits are so shroudedan aura of magic that is associated with witches who let their black hair down and brew potions. At the same time, the perfume is incredibly persistent, definitely suitable only for the evening. The second half of consumers regarded this creation as a relic of past years. For them, ambergris in combination with almonds and sandalwood turned out to be too painful, the perfume reminded the Soviet times and were identified in the group of "old-fashioned".
But Amber Elixir Crystall - eau de parfum, which was definitely received with a bang by the public. It is sweet, but at the same time fresh and light, airy, but at the same time tenacious, memorable. The scent is marine, sweet, rich and very original.
