Ange ou Demon Le Secret Elixir

Ange ou Dèmon Le Secret Elixir is a perfume that has everything to be considered dark and powerful: the name, the bottle, the marketing. Except the notes. And the smell follows the same rule. It starts out very fresh and citric, being the sweet lemon very predominant, accompanied by aromatic tea and refreshing neroli. As soon as it develops, jasmine takes its place, and now it's definitely the main note. I also detect orange blossom, although I can't really say I smell frangipani. The drydown is basically the same, although this time vanilla does a subtle presence until the end of this perfume. There's no patchouli for me. My mother doesn't like strong perfumes nor too sweet ones. She bought this one, which is supposed to be an Eau de Parfum Intense, and we all associate Elixir with more gourmand, vanilla-ambery feels to the original. Well, it's definitely a tad sweeter than the original Ange ou Dèmon Le Secret, but not what I expected from an Elixir version. While it's not a bad perfume by any means, it actually is really more than pleasant, it's well made and really good regarding this type of group (citric tea vanillas), it lacks that dark more ambery feel I like and expect from a stronger version. I wish it was darker and stronger. It lasts for about 7-8 hours and has a moderate-high sillage during the entire process of the fragrance. There are comparisions between this one and Alien, and actually there are similarities between them, except the fact that the last one is much stronger. The good thing about this perfume is that it really is versatile: I would use it in about any season, except really hot summer days, and it's good for day-night events, as well as for the office. It's a really good work by Givenchy, I just don't think the name and concept are appropriated for the smell.

I just can't decide whether I like this or not. I paid $90 for 1.7oz, which to me is a lot, but I was dying to try it, and now I don't know if it's worth the hype. It reminds me of something else, Alien maybe, I don't know, I haven't smelled Alien in forever, but it reminds me of some big, blockbuster fragrance. I can't really judge the opening because the bottle I have is old and the lemon just doesn't smell that fresh anymore. It's a little funky, but that might get better once the atomizer is more cleared out. I just wish the tea were more prominent. I get jasmine right from the beginning too, and it's quite heady. After about 20 minutes, this becomes gorgeous, and I love the whiffs I get. Very sexy and feminine without being too much. I think it's still more of a night scent, but you can totally get away with wearing this in the daytime. It's heady yet light, like all the best white florals. It's a little sweet too, and a little powdery, even. The drydown is beautiful too. I was disappointed with the lasting power. It's been 5 hours and it's completely gone, even from my shirt. In conclusion, I really like this, but I don't know that it's unique or interesting enough to keep my interest. Update: I actually really like this now. The atomizer has cleared out, the funk is gone and I get a lot of tea in the opening. This is really a sexy version of Le Secret. It's like a white floral Arnold Palmer with grape juice, and the patchouli makes it sultry. This is the first perfume my boyfriend has ever liked! He said I smell sweet! Granted, he might have just said that because he's in trouble right now, but never mind. I want to layer this with vanilla, bet it would be phenomenal.

A year ago, while out sniffing I happened by this little beauty in Ulta. I seem to be very attracted to purple bottles and so naturally I picked this up and BAM! fell instantly in love! Now, what I THOUGHT I was smelling was something fresh, yet sultry. The initial blast, to me is very...well purple! I very much get that sweet grape soda people are talking about which isn't so much as the smell but the experience of grape soda. Sweet, tangy, and effervescent. Young, and playful. On the dry down it went into a woodsy musk with a hint of floral. When I went home that day I got on here and checked the notes. Tea and lemon?! HUH?! I HATE lemon! But maybe this is a case of my brain perceiving what it SHOULD smell like because of the bottle. I have since tested this as often as I can and I still get the range of emotion, opening with a refreshing cold glass of grape soda on a hot day, to something like walking around a tropical garden, still sipping that glass of soda and falling into a warm summer evening of humid musky woods, while watching the fireflies. I ADORE this fragrance and have thought about it for a year! I never bought it because it was so expensive and now they have discontinued it. So this morning I ordered it online (discount website) and finally, she will be mine!!

I wore this perfume almost daily for 5 months or so before I branched out to other perfumes and started my collection. Honestly, I would be OK if I had never branched out to other perfumes. This scent is just that good. I recently left a scathing review for Alfred Sung Jewel, a white floral which I cannot stand since it smells like ONLY white flowers. This perfume is what a white floral should be, in my opinion. This perfume is sweet, floral, and musky in a perfect combination. The white floral is not overpowering since it is tempered by the musk, vanilla, cedar, patchouli, and tea. It is a magical and perfect combination. I wore this to work every day, and one of my pharmacy technicians was ALWAYS saying how wonderful I smelled and trying to stand near me for her "aromatherapy"! It is definitely a perfume which will get you noticed and get you compliments. I find it still unique among scents I have smelled. It is my signature scent and I don't know if that position will ever be supplanted.

Absolutely fell in love the second I smelled it. It was a gift for my mom and I’d always secretly put just a spray or two and every time it would last very well, especially on clothing! So feminine, so delicate, so playful yet mature and elegant. The whole Ange ou Demon line is a total hit for me - and I think the name perfectly describes the actual scents. Dual, sensual, with a touch of mystery and softness and intensity hiding under it all. It’s on the heavier side, so definitely not meant for people who’re into light fragrances. Very unique, outstanding, mesmerizing, dreamy...such a lovely scent. It’s like a woman that just radiates seductiveness even while being fully clothed. Naturally sultry and womanly. Perfect for nighttime. I will never get over Le Secret Elixir being discontinued. Would absolutely buy it the same second they announced its comeback.