Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir

I love the House of Guerlain. I mean, I love it so much I need it running through my veins all the time, IV delivery! I have had the regular (not so regular) L'Instant and loved it. Really loved it. Then after reading about Magic Elixir I was lucky enough to get informed there were some left, heard it was being discontinued. I got a small bottle, 50ml, I suppose. Wow, okay, I love a few fragrances that are so different compared from one to another, nothing really similar. This one felt like it owned my soul from a million years ago. It is me, it was me, it will always transport me to the most calming Shangri la. I went as crazy as buying three bottles of this, one being the huge bee bottle. I am not at all sorry. I am giving it a rest right now as I go through some Chanel LE line, which are gorgeous as well. Oh, do read the notes and others experiences with Guerlain Magic Elixir that others are having as well. I really hope this is not being discontinued. It is one that I would love to have in my arsenal forever. I do believe that Heaven has to give these perfumers noses to create such masterpieces for us to have when we transition from the flesh to the spirit. I even lift the lid every now and again when not using and am reminded that this is a masterpiece. On me anyways. I would suggest you get a sample. I would steer clear of Ebay buying a big bottle too. Unless the sellers ratings are good. For a little more, just go to Neiman's for it. It is pure magical, hum, hence the name. It's not sexy, it it not a beach fragrance full of coconut. I do like a eclectic collection, but there are those top 5-10 masterpieces and this is one of them. Oh, I would suggest to get a small sample and try it. Just my two cents at the end of the evening. It leaves a wonderful smell on your clothes too! I say save your pennies and get a bottle, it your skin and hormones dance well together, then you're a lucky girl if Magic plays well with you. Such a beautiful comforting fragrance. Masterpiece again by the House of Guerlain!

Dang, I was really hoping this one wouldn't be as good as people say. I was really hoping I would think "oh, well, it's nice I guess, but the rarity of it certainly makes it overhyped". Nope. It's great. It's really fucking great, and practically impossible to find. Fuuuuu. It's a wonderful floraly marzipan, impossibly elegant. I have smelled a whole bunch of almond fragrances and none of them smell like this, it is unique. There is something fresh about it, almost citrusy. It sure sounds like it would pack a punch, but at the same time it is very airy and spacious, I'd never get a headache from this. I have met my unicorn, finally, and part of me wishes I hadn't, because it is unlikely I will ever have a larger quantity of this one. Still, most of me is delighted at finally smelling this masterpiece of perfumery. EDIT: My SO, who never compliments me on fragrance and prefers when I wear as little of it as possible, just spontaneously smelled the shoulder where I sprayed this and expressed a positive opinion without being prompted. This is a miracle.

Well, finally I get to tick this one off of my "want" list. It took me 6 years to finally get a bottle, I don't think in all this time I ever saw it for sale anywhere online. Unicorn, in the true meaning of the word. I wore it yesterday, and it is really something. I have the old formulation of the original EDP and the Magic, but Elixir is instantly recognizable as a stand-alone flanker. I was afraid that it will be too much like EDP, but this is something otherworldly, really special. Due to its rarity, I don't think I will wear it much (because I truly expect to live 328 years before I drop dead), but I can't even describe how thrilled I am to have it in my possession. I think Guerlain should bring this one back. I just want to mention that even though Magic Elixir is an amazing powdery bomb, it still doesn't beat the Loukhoum for me; that one is still my number one powdery fume and it always will be.

L'Instant Magic Elixir is a great creation, I purchased in dark and I am in no way disappointed. It slightly reminds me of Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker. It possesses that sweet green twist that Covet is well known for. And I am not saying this to underestimate the great job the L'instant Magic Elixir nose did, as I personally consider Covet a work of art. L'Instant Magic Elixir has more depth but both, Covet and LME share similar feel and dimension. I see myself wearing Covet for a day at office and ''topping it up'' with L'Instant Magic Elixir for an evening out with my husband. Covet suits office environment a bit more while L'Instant Magic Elixir would give you a touch of luxury. What I love so much about L'Instant Magic Elixir is a smooth almond note. LME is a lovely sensual creation, it is a shame that such an excellent fragrance is so hard to find...

To my nose, this is Guerlain's answer to Montale's Mukhallat and Keiko Mecheri's Loukhoum. My nose also tells me that it's a bit closer to unisex than most would like to mention. This blends into my skin perfectly, giving me a balance between a floral woody musk and a gourmand. Not too sweet, not too floral. On my skin, the almonds and vanilla in L'Instant Magic Elixir trump Montale's Mukhallat and the orchid note is presented far better than in Black Orchid, where it's smothered. A guy with confidence and the right fashion coordination could pull this one off effortlessly. P.S. - I'm sure that it's gorgeous on the right woman, too. :D