In our society, it is customary to believe that network perfumery does not have a special zest and cannot be unique. But as it turned out, this is not always the case. If we are talking about perfumes 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 it has no analogues even in the niche perfumery section. Why is this and why is this Amber Elixir so remarkable? Let's get it right.
Description of the fragrance from the manufacturer
As the Oriflame ad tells us:
"Amber Elixir" is a perfume that was created under the influence of the amber aroma, pure and delicate. It contains notes of ambergris, sandalwood and musk, and sourness is given shades of blackcurrant and heliotrope. It will leave a feeling of tenderness, passion, warmth and serenity on your skin.
In fact, this characteristic is very true, but, alas, is not complete. Perfumes are so unusual and original that it is simply impossible to forget them. In addition to the prevailing amber note, which literally digs into the sense of smell, it smells like almonds, and the smell of this fruit is incredibly resistant and tenacious. Perfumes are uniquely oriental, but with a claim to the present - they feel citrus echoes that refresh the composition and return us from the distant "eastern" past to the present. You can compare them with Golden Amber, which Novaya Zarya produced in Soviet times, but this version of the perfume is like his descendant - it is similar, but as if adapted to a 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 previously popular heavy perfumes. If you do not know that the fragrance was released in the 2000s and is a product of Oriflame, then we can safely assume that this is vintage perfumery. This is primarily indicated by the bottle. It is made of thick faceted glass, very heavy and dense. In this case, the shape of the bottle itself is extremely simple, without unnecessary bends and reliefs. All this is crowned with the same heavy lid 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 aroma. Amber Elixir perfume is a mysterious and magical composition in which the main roles are given to almonds, amber, musk and sandalwood.
The structure of the composition itself
The author of such an ingenious and unique olfactory pyramid was the perfumer Vincent Challe, on whose account there are many brilliant creations. This time, despite the fact that he worked for a mass market company, he apparently invested his soul in his work. The genius of smell beat the following components:
- Top notes: licorice, blackcurrant, mandarin.
- Heart notes: sweet almonds, heliotrope, peony.
- Base accord: ambergris, sandalwood and 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, magic, ancient potions and lost worlds.
Who is it for?
To do this, I had to carefully study the reviews about 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 more airy aromas. On the one hand, age-old perfumes will ideally be felt on mature ladies who know their worth. But if a young girl will be able to appreciate and accept the greatness and charm of this perfumed water, then she will be able to complement her evening look with it.
Separately, it is worth saying that Amder Elixir is not categorically suitable for the daily "socks". The aroma is very saturated, with a well-noticeable train, therefore, it will not be able to combine with business suits, even the most stylish and original ones.
The special qualities of perfume
It was easy to guess that this perfume creation from "Oriflame" has unrivaled durability. Perfumes can only remain on the body for up to 4 hours with their first notes. After that, a golden mean begins to fill, 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 train of spirits is enormous. You will wrap the whole room in which you will be warm with a warm aroma and leave behind it notes of almond and sandalwood, which others will feel for a long time.
Amder Elixir has another unique quality - it plays differently at different times of the year. At cold temperatures, perfumes smell incredibly sweet and loud. They shimmer with notes of almond, blackcurrant, even give tangerine. If summer is outside, the aroma melts and begins to smell fragrant with amber, heavy and saturated. This is perfect for a summer evening date.
Lighter equivalent
After the classic version of Amber Elixir made a stir among women, it was replaced by a descendant aroma, which turned out to be much more fresh and light. "Amber Elixir Crystal" is an oriental floral composition that also contains sea notes. It is spicy and fresh overnight, light and tenacious, summer and viscous. Perfumes are much more universal than the previous version, due to the fact that they are lighter and sweeter. But still there is ambergris in them, which makes the composition heavier and gives it oriental notes, alluring to its painful captivity.
A bottle of perfume deserves special attention. Its appearance is similar to the classic version, but 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 put perfume on clothes - it can be dyed.
Olfactory Pyramid
Many of the components that became the basis of the Oriflame Amber Elixir Crystal fragrance, 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 a mix of incredible beauty, which is also associated with both the summer and winter holidays.
- Top notes are sea notes, grapefruit, amber.
- Heart notes: violet, orange flower, caraway.
- Base notes: vanilla, cane sugar, coconut milk.
The aroma of perfume instantly transfers to the ocean and at the same time brings dreams of a sultry midday sun and a hot yellow sand. But at the same time, vanilla, caraway and ambergris, which are present in the composition, make the perfumes truly winter, saturated and extraordinary.
Aroma qualities
Unlike the classic version of Amber Elixir, its counterpart with the Crystal prefix turned out to be an incredibly universal perfume. Firstly, it is suitable for all ages and will be actualy felt 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 aroma has an unforgettable train. Even on your own you may not feel the fullness of this composition, but the people around you will not only smell the ambergris and the sea, but will also be subdued 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, as a classic version of the fragrance, but at the same time the lawful 4-5 hours will adequately please you and others. 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 were divided. For some, it became a divine manna, a mysterious and mysterious tale. Some girls say that the spirits are so shrouded in an aura of magic that they are associated with witches who, having spread their black hair, make 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 spirits reminded of Soviet times and were identified in the group of "old-fashioned".
And here is Amber Elixir Crystall - eau de parfum, which was clearly received by the public with a bang. It is sweet, but at the same time fresh and light, airy, but at the same time tenacious, memorable. The aroma of the sea, sweet, rich and very original.