Yves Rocher • So Elixir • Fragrances

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*TOP REVIEWER* Kysyona on 10/24/2012 5:00:00 AM more reviews by Kysyona

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This one is unusual for YR - a very untypical scent for those who know YR fragrances well: I almost thought WOW, but only almost: I recalled COCO M and yeah, it's indeed about 80% the same , and YR are simply missing those 20% of edge and class in their bottle. It has an upbeat fizzy note that makes it energizing, it is versatile in terms of evening- or daywear ( daywear strictly in autumn/winter imho), it is very grownup and ladylike but not old-ladyish ( thanks to jasmin perhaps ) and it stays close to the skin - all good, but it is still missing that elusive special something and I feel awfully bored wearing it. Way too simple and obvious, almost tacky - especially after one has tried Yvresse or COCO M. My husband liked it though and even graced me with a compliment ( which is a very rare occasion in his case when it comes to perfumes ). Nevertheless, I will not be buying it again for its obvious lack of character.

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WarmFuzzy on 7/28/2012 12:16:00 PM more reviews by WarmFuzzy

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Black, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

I love this perfume. It's very rich-smelling and perfect any season of the year. It reminds me a lot of Chanel Mademoiselle (sp) but at a fraction of the cost. It detect a peppery note to it but I"m not sure what it is. I've worn this to casual events, like lunch/coffee with my friends but I think it's probably more of a "dressy" scent, if that makes sense.

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Paito on 5/9/2012 9:56:00 PM more reviews by Paito

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I just bought it today. So far I really liked it.
To me, it smells quite similar to Coco Mademoiselle. I will update this review in the next days, so I can make reference to the staying power.

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estella2703 on 4/30/2012 6:50:00 PM more reviews by estella2703

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

this is a great scent
i think it smells like jasmin
very flowery and light
i simply love it adore it
i do not know if it's my skin but it does not stays on long
may be it's my nose that gets used to the scent and does not sense any longer. but anyway this is great for daytime nighttime summer and winter..

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beaumamselle on 12/23/2011 2:11:00 PM more reviews by beaumamselle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

On my skin this smelled like honey and light, white flowers... no idea why, but I think it's really delicious. I purchased a discount version of the 50ml and a 10ml atomiser together, I really love this scent for when I want some something a bit more neutral and uncomplicated.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Shadow_Witch on 10/1/2011 1:17:00 AM more reviews by Shadow_Witch

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

It doesn't suit me, but it is beautiful. On my skin, it is an easier to wear Avon Far Away -another scent that doesn't suit me.

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sappphirelilys on 7/26/2011 6:28:00 PM more reviews by sappphirelilys

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

A very warm, creamy scent that feels comforting and luxurious. Warmer and sweeter than Yria, similar to Coco Mademoiselle without the edginess, So Elixir is a luxury perfume for grown women. The drydown is very sexy and lasts for days. The only other perfume I can think of that is sexier than So Elixir is Chanel Allure Sensuelle. So Elixir is warmer and more inviting than Sensuelle, although the latter has much stronger sillage. If you love floral woody oriental scents, this one is right up your alley.

The notes are bergamot, jasmine, rose, patchouli, tonka bean, and incense.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Hamstershell on 5/25/2011 3:36:00 AM more reviews by Hamstershell

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This perfume made me think of Moroccon nights in a garden. I thought I was not gonna like it (becos it was too warm and spicy and I normally prefer fresh light floral notes), but nonetheless decided to give it a few days to try out. It eventually grew on me. Just one pump is enough, it is a strong perfume, and will last me the whole day. I felt it had a mysterious and sexy scent, or made me feel that way. At the end of the day, the last notes were very warm and woody (I think it is the cedar wood) but soft, which I quite like. I won't rebuy though as the bottle will last me a long time (yearssss), and I always like trying new purfumes.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ellizam on 5/25/2011 2:14:00 AM more reviews by ellizam

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Caveat: I loathe Angel on my skin, and have never been able to smell it as anything but cat urine. I loathe, in fact, that whole thin patchouli variation in many fragrances, especially when combined with anything fruity or sweet (Angel, Narciso Rodriguez, Shanghai, Lovely, Prada).


As one might then expect, I didn't like this. But worse, it started up a bitter migraine, not just on my skin, but the dried towelette in the bathroom garbage can the next day (actually, that was a SECOND migraine). It's a pretty bergamot note mixed with jasmine, fruity sweet notes and thin patchouli completely unlike the creamy, resinous patch of Yves Rocher's Cocoon. Before wearing this, be very sure there are no migraine sufferers in your smelling audience. My migraines are very rarely triggered by scent, but this one kicked off two doozies.

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vitaminas2u on 2/15/2011 12:00:00 PM more reviews by vitaminas2u

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Phoa! I don't understand the nagative reviews. Today I bought the second bottle of perfume So Elixir, I simply LOVE it. It Isn't too sweet, nor too masculine, it's somehow sharp and spicy.
For the moment, this is my signature fragrance, although I own several other perfumes.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ChildOfTheMoon on 6/25/2010 7:20:00 AM more reviews by ChildOfTheMoon

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

A reviewer below compared this to Flowerbomb and I can kind of see that, because this too is a sweet floral. Flowers here are mostly white though and there is some classic soapiness. So Elixir is likable, doesn't smell bad at all, but it is not that interesting or unique, in my opinion. This is a very familiar composition that doesn't say anything new to me. But since everyones experience of a scent is different I would recommend a test sniff for floral fans. You might enjoy it better.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fivezero on 5/5/2010 1:39:00 PM more reviews by fivezero

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Nice white floral, perfectly inoffensive. I like the slightly citrus-y opening. I wouldn't buy this (even at YR's sale prices) but I'd take it for free (when they send me one of those "any product free!" coupons).

Edit: I just got this from YR for a song, couldn't help ordering it. I like the jasmine in it a lot, and it isn't too strong like it is in YR's Tendre Jasmin. There's a lovely sharpness to the opening, and the drydown is all warm and cozy. Very nice for the price. However, for what it's worth, the DH is not terribly impressed by it.

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JenJenofAz on 4/12/2010 8:44:00 PM more reviews by JenJenofAz

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

A bit too strong, for me(kind of masculine), but this is kind of nice, though it is a bit too sweet and powdery. I really didn't get anything floral. Instead, I got something that was sweetly amberish-like. I don't know why, but this kind of reminds me of the men's version of Obsession. Like this is the women's(wait, we already have one!)version. Nice fragrance from Yves Rocher and it did last a bit longer than their other stuff. Not my type of fragrance though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Zetaflickan on 1/2/2010 4:08:00 AM more reviews by Zetaflickan

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Grey    

Cheap alternative to Flowerbomb, except it doesn't end up smelling like a softer version of Angel. Sweet but not sickening. Got a sample bottle as a GWP, my boyfriend likes it a lot, and it doesn't make me sick or headachey. Will absolutely rebuy.

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*TOP REVIEWER* condesadepitimini on 9/28/2009 4:42:00 AM more reviews by condesadepitimini

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I am a fan or YR so I was really amazed to discover the other day in the shop their new 2009 fragrance creation, called So Elixir.
It is a very feminine fragrance based on a white flower accord. It is classified as a chypre/floral (but to my nose, it is so fruity/sweet, that it is indeed a floral but absolutlely not a chypre).
It is full and round, really sweet.... I do not get any of the bergamot/citrus notes supposed to be (fresh and) at the top; i am instantly drawn into a blast of (super sweet) jasmine and rose; and I suspect, magnolia - although not listed; it is a note I do not particularly like but my nose & head develop migraine w/ that!.
Well, I was not particularly thrilled....the best part is the drydown, that is softer and more bearable due to the patchouli /cedar notes in my opinion.
All in all, not a unique nor original frag, I have smelled this so many times before (something like Flowerbomb and Magnifique, or in that family of frags):

Lovely bottle & packaging, price a tad high compared to YR standards (a bottle retails for around 50 Euros? well, they often makes offers , truth to be said)

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notes (As per YR press release)

bergamot essence, Sambac jasmine absolute, Damascena rose essence, incense extract, patchouli essence, cedar wood, tonka absolute.

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