Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle

I’ve had this fragrance for a while and I never really got the comparisons to LVEB. I do have to say that I’ve only owned a LVEB shower gel and otherwise my experience is limited to testing it in store, I also don’t wear this fragrance very often as I lean more towards smoky/oriental/crypte/warm gourmand and everything that screams sex 😂 LVEB always felt more dry and powdery to me and fresher than mauboussin. On first spray I get a blast of orange and pepper. The pepper smells so fresh, and tingles my nose, the orange is sweet, but also tart and zesty if that makes sense. After a few moments the blackcurrant comes through and it all settles down juicy but elegant. I think there are some hints of the vanilla and oud in the background, but the orange, pepper and blackcurrant take the main stage at this point. It’s rate for me to recognise every note, but here I most certainly do. Slowly the flowers become to come through mainly the jasmine and the orange is completely blended in at this stage and not recognisable as a separate note. Slowly the blackcurrant begins to step back as well. The pepper stays for a long time, making this scent feel so sparkly and fun. It really hives this scent that little extra that makes it stand out between all the sweet, fruity florals. There’s a champagne like quality to it because of it. After some time the scent becomes more powdery, it’s the Iris and rose coming through, and at this point I finally recognise LVEB. Looking at LVEB’s notes that makes sense, because the top notes are completely different. LVEB intense does seem to have more similar top notes, but there’s the middle and base notes seem to differ. At this point (late middle notes) I do something I usually don’t do with fragrances with good longevity; I reapply. Now it hits me. It does smell like LVEB. When top and middle notes are mixed up and express themselves at the same time on reapplication, they do smell virtually the same! It’s interesting how the notes in this scent express themselves so individually that the similarities to LVEB can be hard to recognise without forcing the notes to mix up by reapplying. At times l’elixir smells like hard candy, then like raspberry champagne, then it’s soft en flowery. It’s very sweet, yet fresh and classy at the same time. It’s fruity without feeling juvenile. There’s a warm depth to out that keeps it grounded. In the base notes the praline and vanilla come through recognisable. I never really recognise the oud, but I think it’s very subtle and truly blended in from top to base and keeps the scent from becoming too much of a fruity flower bomb. Longevity and silage are good. The next morning there’s a delicious smell of praline on my clothes off the previous day. Some of the scent still lingers on my skin. If you’re into fruity florientals, this is a great affordable scent. Well worth the money if you like scents like LVEB. You probably don’t need both, but this is the cheaper option, and I don’t think it’s any less performance and quality wise than LVEB. It doesn’t smell exactly the same - in fact it can smell quite different at various stages - but it’s an excellent sister of another mother. I’m pretty sure it’s a safe blind buy, you can’t really go wrong with this, unless you dislike the scent profile. It can probably become cloying in warmer weather.

Where does the "L" in L'Elixir come from? I have a tester bottle that says simply Elixir, as in the photo above - no "L" preceding the word Elixir. Also, the note pyramid listed above is quite different from that printed on my tester. No pink pepper, no orange, no iris and no praline!! Here's what my tester bottle says: Top: Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Lemon Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Violet Base: Vanilla, Oud Accord, Sandalwood That said, this is a lovely, thickly sweet, woody blend that is neither strictly floral nor strictly fruity. It is, indeed, an elixir... a potion of ingredients simmered until they've thickened into an aromatic syrup. I love Mauboussin Mauboussin (original) for its chewy patchouli, slightly bitter amber and dark plum fragrance that is more "dates & raisins" than plummy to my nose, but I must say that I find Elixir more appealing. Perhaps it's the absence of patchouli and the brightness of grapefruit and lemon that really differentiates Elixir from MM. These two are immediately recognizable as from the same family; perhaps MM is the somewhat cynical brunette older sister and Elixir is the optimistic and sweet young blonde sister. Both are gorgeous, interesting and appealing and definitely related but surely different from one another. A very, very heavy bottle with an unusual shape and a big, chunky ring on the cap. Feels good in the hand. Unboxed tester bottles like mine are available for about $31.00 shipped on that auction site. Grab one! Edit March 2020: Prices have risen but I found a gift set on Amazon (100ml each edp, lotion & shower gel) for less than the price of 100ml edp alone on fleabay. Do grab one before this beauty disappears forever or prices escalate into the stratosphere.

Wow! I can't understand why would people still buy Lancome la vie est belle while they can buy mauboussin elixir pour elle instead which is much cheaper, has great longevity and sillage and while being 90% similar,is better balanced I own and love four flankers of lancome LVEB:intense, edt,eclat & florale but I never liked the original LVEB. there's something in it that bothers me.maybe it's patchouli which doesn't blend well with fruits and tones of praline. Here,patchouli is replaced by woody notes. it says oud,but it's different with the usual ouds which I hate.what I can detect is dark,slightly smokey woody notes which make this scent so rich,seductive and opulent. praline isn't listed on tester bottle but I can feel a hint of something chocolatey and nutty.but not as much as LVEB.there's not much of LVEB's burnt sugar thing here.it's still heavily sweet.but it's sweetness is smoother and more pleasant.when first sprayed I can smell citruses which cut the sweetness but they fade away soon.there's also some light powdery floral note but the main actor is woods and vanilla.this is a very sexy scent IMO I bought a 3.4 oz bottle in a discount for 35$!a true bargain considering how strong it is.It's very longlasting(+10 hours) with really good sillage.I think it's best suited for cold weather or night wear It has a big,heavy and chic bottle and I love it's spray Highly recommend to whoever wants a warm,sweet and modern oriental vanilla which is budget friendly and has acceptable quality has to try it. ❤❤❤❤ Overall rate:9/10

Most of my perfumes are blind buys, and this was no exception. It is a beautiful, rich and complex Oriental fragrance which smells very expensive, but I purchased 100ml EDP from Amazon UK for less than £30.00 - money very well spent. I am not convinced that the notes listed by Fragrantica are correct, as I can smell oud in the drydown. Weegee (a reviewer below) has listed the notes from her tester bottle, which include oud accord in the base, which would explain it. It is not a harsh or medicinal oud, but very subtle and underpins the woods in the fragrance. Someone has compared it to Black Opium (which I also own); although I understand the comparison, I don't agree. Although sweet, Mauboussin Elixir, is not "cloying" as Black Opium; this is another reason I think Weegee's notes may be correct, as they include grapefruit and lemon which may "cut" some of the sweetness. There is also a slightly powdery quality to ME which may be coming from the violet listed by Weegee (or the iris listed by Fragrantica...?). I am not an expert at picking out notes, nor do I claim to be, but this perfume is VERY well blended. Sillage of ME is moderate, longevity is 12+ hours on fabric - it's less on skin, but I can still smell it on my forearms 9 hours or so after spraying. I liked this when I sprayed it on first receiving it months ago, but this has turned into love overnight. This is a genuine bargain - buy it now, before it's discontinued.

I have spent some time trying to get to the bottom of the Fragrantica puzzle regarding Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle (there are two perfumes in the database with the same name, this released in 2015, the other in 2013). As far as I can ascertain, the other doesn't exist; I thought it may have been the same fragrance as this but in a limited edition bottle, but that can't be the case as the listed notes are different. The name on here is incorrect - it's actually Mauboussin ELIXIR Pour Elle (no "L" at the beginning of elixir) and I believe the nose who worked on this (as in the original Mauboussin Pour Elle) is Olivier Cresp. He isn't credited here, which is a shame; he is responsible for many perfumes which I absolutely love (including this one). The price of Elixir is gradually creeping up; my advice is to buy now. It is a beautiful fragrance, compared variously with Black Opium and La Vie Est Belle. I personally think it better than both in terms of longevity and complexity; it's also considerably cheaper!

This has to be..... the cheapest in price, most expensive in quality fragrance I have ever purchased! Definitely very very similar to La vie este belle! I have a lot of dupes, and middle eastern originals, and some designer and some niche (not many of the last two) But this.... Has to be the best kept secret of the fragrance world! For the price, the scent is amazing! It starts out very much like a gourmand, but in the dry down it becomes less gourmand although still sweet but in come the fruits and florals and all of that beautifully balances together with the base notes to ground them and it is absolutely delightful!!!! I am in shock! I just ordered a back up bottle and I’m wearing this to work tomorrow! I don’t care what season it is. This is going in my top 10 favorites tray of the nearly 100 perfumes i own I almost want to gate keep. But here I am Don’t walk, RUN Amazon You’re welcome Merry Christmas Happy birthday

What a wonderful find! I read the notes and reviews on different sites, then found a gift box including a 100 ml EDP bottle and a 200 ml shower gel for around 15 euro and grabbed it. I received it today and I am amazed at how great this fragrance is for this price. Slightly masculine at first due to the oud, which on my skin is felt from the get go, then it mellows down and transforms itself into something elegant, classy, feminine, floral and sweet. I will edit my review later after evaluating its longevity. So far, the silage is great, one spray and it filled the room. EDIT: 4 hours later, it started to get really sweet and gourmand. EDIT: 5 hours later I discovered that my supposedly French house perfume was made in UAE (United Arab Emirates)! I can't believe it! So is that the trend for French perfumery?The French can't afford to produce their fragrances in France anymore??? Un-believable!

Gosh this is beautiful. Thanks to Corkscrewcurly for the swap or I would probably have never smelled this little gem. it went straight into my top 5 and has stayed there ever since. It's sweet but not overly so and certainly not in the league of La Vie est Belle for sweetness. I am a little confused by the notes. I certainly do not smell the oud. Pink pepper definitely as this always lends scents a 'fizzy' quality on me and this is no exception and this is probably what takes the edge of the sweetness. Vanilla and jasmine for sure and I smell some sort of red berry, maybe raspberry even though it's not listed. It is very well blended to my nose and is a heavy and complex scent. It's longevity and silage are excellent and I have received many compliments when wearing it. Try it while you still can.

Similar vibe to La Vie Est Everywhere but from reading the other reviews here I wasnt surprised but I was waiting for the oud! Where is it? I feel that if its there, peeking its toe out to test the water, its needs to take a giant leap, that is to say that I think a heavier hand with the oud would have been lovely. Having said that I do really really like and love this one. Yeah, its a bit samey but I'm not mad about that as I'm living for the thrill of the blind buy - the you win some and you lose some factor gives me a bit of a rush....living life on the edge baby! I'll be trying Mauboussin Promise Me Intense to see if I can spot that the elusive oud, wish me luck Edit: Whilst the price was excellent I would have been happy to pay more if the promise of that oud was there

Indeed it reminds me of Coco Mademoiselle and, mentioned by another reviewer, it does have an echo of La Vie Est Belle. This lovely sister is not a heavy hitter, but a gentle companion. Alluring, elegant, sweet and fruity. Similar also to Darcy by Parfums de Marly. Since I never have enough of this beauty, I am happy that it exists also in Mauboussin collection. It is warm, great for cold weather. But orange makes it versatile. Praline is at the centre, the other notes dance around it. This is the main difference between Elixir Pour Elle and her sisters. Flowers at heart are a great blend: iris dominated rose with jasmine's sweetness in the background. Top is orange dominated on me. Lovely. Comforting. Refined. Gourmand.

Oud? What oud? I love it. This is a warm, sweet, cozy fragrance that I find very comforting. It's like being wrapped in a cocoon of peaceful bliss. I am going to wear it year round. The bottle is art. This is one of the few times I've felt I would miss a fragrance and maybe I should get a back up. If I could have a signature fragrance this would be one of the top 5 contenders. Eight sprays created a perfect cloud to carry me through my day. I have LVEB Intense and it's SWEET, but it's a hit you over the head SWEET that if oversprayed can choke out myself and others. Twelve to 15 sprays of Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle probably provide nice projection in addition to already great sillage and longevity.

I bought this a couple of days ago, a blind buy, as I am a fan of House of Mauboussin. Am very happy indeed that I did. The perfume is gorgeous. Is semi-sweet and oozes warmth. A quality intoxicating oriental. Greets the nostrils with juicy warm blackcurrant, freshly squeezed orange, dark smoky vanilla, encrusted in creamy praline, sublime deep red rose petals waft by, followed by wisps of enchanting woods. My nose adores this stuff. If you are a fan of heavy but, heavenly robust orientals, such as Opium, L'Elephant, Poison etc, as I am, you may really love L'Elixir Pour Elle. Scent lasts forever on my skin. Is now in my top 10 favourite's for me list.

It is possibly too rich for spring or summer but very gorgeous. Luxurious and ultra feminine. The start is very sweet and syrupy, the effect both woody and fruity. Guaiac wood, praline dominate. The heart is a classic lovable jasmine, rose, iris. The top is brightened by orange and black currant. The bottle is lovely, too though the fluid changes color ultra fast from golden to greyish. The scent remains the same. For the price it is an amazing treat. It does remind me of La Vie Est Belle mixed with Coco Mademoiselle.

I agree with thecomment below this scent is like La Vie est Belle and Coco mademoiselle child, raised by Guerlain 🤣 It reminds me more LVEB l’extrait than the OG. This scent has a classic perfume vibe, reminding me Guerlain style. I’ll mention also that to me L’elixir pour elle is not as sweet as LVEB OG. Update 4.3.23 : absolutely loving this scent it’s like an evening version of coco mademoiselle! Such an addictive scent , that i want to wear it all the time, even to bed at night.

Just beautiful...elegant, sophisticated and very well blended. Moderate sillage with 4 sprays. My impression of the notes....dark vanilla and praline, dark berries and then balanced out with softly sweet light flowers to make the darker notes sing. I call this is a low frequency perfume....it is not sharp but hums and creates a beautiful fragrance veil that you experience while wearing it. I Hope that makes sense. These are mt favorite kinds of fragrances...no sharp edges.

This is so good in gloomy cool fall weather. Opens loudly with orange and strong pink pepper. It's sweet and bright. There's no denying the LVEB DNA here, so if you hate that I can't see you liking this either. I'm a lveb convert and lover so this is an easy like for me. It's extremely strong and just the shower gel fills the entire house for days lol. Big love! Smells fancier and richer than LVEB.

To me it's a gorgeous sweet, juicy fruity fragrance. I first marked it as "like" but after wearing for a while had to bump it up to "love" :) Thank God, I don't smell Iris in it! (I recently learned I'm not a fan of strong Iris notes). Can't compare to LVEB - I honestly don't remember how it smells and don't have one to compare. But if they are similar - I don't even need to buy it now, do I? :)

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! This will definitely be a go-to scent this fall/winter. For me it's a tad too sweet for our hot/humid summer, but it will be perfect for colder temperatures that will be here in no time. Signature worthy, well-balanced praline, vanilla and soft oud. Yummy awesomeness -- that is very affordable online ($25). I think I'm drooling a little! :)

I blind buy it and i am more than happy i did it.It is the "tween sister" of La vie est belle - Lancome. Maybe not tween...let's just say little sister.It has the same longevity and the fragrances are very similar.I think that Mauboussin - L'Elixir pour elle is smoother and maybe it lacks of the medicinal smell that LVEB leaves it at the first spray.

Blind buy, and I thank fellows here for recommendations. Great find! Sweet smoky elixir. I crave its smell instead of sweets. Addictive. A balm for my senses as I go to sleep. Can’t wait for the colder weather as it is too much for summer. Also, the first perfume my husband noticed on me. A classier, richer version of Juicy Couture Gold.