Elixir Noir

It's a party fragrance. No, NOT a house party, but not a sedate, respectable dinner party either. It's somewhere in between, as is the woman who wears it. I'm not surprised to find Elixir Noir the creation of the same perfumer responsible for Paco Rabanne's Black XS for Her, THE party perfume. The cranberry/patchouli combination is imprinted on both and quite unmistakable. Elixir Noir is, however, smoother and more mature. Unlike it's younger, louder cousin, Elixir Noir is not restless and excitable, it's aware, slower moving. Sensual. A description of sexy isn't quite right, too obvious to describe Elixir Noir. Elixir Noir is dark, yes, but not the jet black of the bottle. There should be a redish hue, as it is sweetly tempting. It's one of the few fragrances I detect most of the listed notes, but it still feels well blended. There's a sweet and tart cranberry, a little pepper to spice it up, an earthy patchouli and several florals. The most prominent being a dusty orchid. The musk here is soft, sensory pleasing and yes, somewhat suggestive, but subtlety, tastefully so. Maybe it's meant for a party of two.

I got this perfume in 45% off at a small, private owned perfume shop. I feel blessed the sales personnel introduce me to this brand. It does smell like Paca Rabanne Black XS woman, more refined and better blended. I was shocked to know the largest perfume retailing company in my country decided to stop selling Black XS woman in the near future due to not as popular as Olympea. That giant perfume retailing company never fail to piss me off for few times. Also, luckily I didn’t rush to buy the classic Dior Poison. Dior Poison is too vulgar to be wear 7 days a week, even go to work. Elixir Noir is like a better blend and more refined of Paco Rabanne Black XS woman, which i’m Not afraid to wear it all year round. Thought this is not as famous as big brands like Bvlgari, but Stendhal did a very good quality perfume and less expensive. Finally, a must have for Gothic Fashion lovers.

In 2013, my mom brought this perfume from Paris, in a small boutique someone recommended this fragrance as the scent of Paris, so when I first saw the bottle, that sleek black really got me. And then the first sniff, I can not describe the feeling this perfume gives me, this is the perfume that charmed me the most to this day. I really can not find it anymore, to me this would be my perfect signature scent. Later I smelled Paco Rabanne Xs and it has nothing like Elixir Noir, it doesn't even give the same effect. Neither does Givenchy Play For Her Intense. So this fragrance will always be in my heart, and I will always try to find this one...

I love it! always get complimented for it! staying power cant say, I reapply perfumes usualy three times a day but everyone loves it! when u sniff it may seem bothering but for me it went along with my body chemistry! would recommend for winter but I used in summer as well

first snif, its not really my type..since my partner like it so much,so i bought it. Now,i've already fall in love with this smell.. calm n 'acceptable' sweet.