So Elixir Eau de Toilette

This is very nice! I mostly smell the patchouli, jasmine and rose. I've tested the EDP version and I like the EDT version better. It's lighter and more subtle. I find the staying power great. I can still smell it on my skin at the end of the day. I can smell similarities to Miss Dior 2012 but this isn't as strong or as sweet. I think I actually like this better, sorry Dior! It doesn't smell cheap at all and is quite modern. I'm impressed! You could easily wear this everyday for every occasion. A very versatile fragrance. The bottle itself is simple, understated and attractive with the frosted glass. I bought my bottle at a fifty percent discount from the Yves Rocher catalogue and at that price, this can't be beat!

How do I start my review? ..... The allure of 'So Elixir' in my opinion is that it doesn't try too hard but it is no doubting a confident and stand out fragrance. I love patchouli. One of my favourite fragrances is Dior Cherie which has a similar cord with Coco M too both rich in patchouli. So reading reviews about how 'So Elixir' is also of the same cord I tested it and I was indeed surprised. YES it does smell the same. It smells earthy, warm, rose. Divine. Unpretentious yet sophisticated.

I expected this to be a lighter version of the original EDP, but I think it is strong too!! So, they are not identical perfumes, but they are both on the strong side. In the beginning I had trouble with So Elixir, now I find the whole range soooo extremely well done. It is a very modern perfume, so I think, as a true vintage collector, I had to get used to this kind of trendy perfume..

I barely get the jasmin and the rose. On my skint it's all about a lovely, honeyed patchouli. It's gorgeous. I would wear it a lot in autumn/winter. I would recommend it to anyone who likes Neonatura Cocoon but finds it too earthy. And it will fill the bill if you love By Kilian Back to Black but you can't afford it. Cavallier, Cresp and Salamagne have done a great job.

I love this one ! Quite similar to the EDP but it doesn't give me headaches like the EDP. So it's the best version for me. It was a good idea to release this EDT : it's spicy, but not too much, sweet and floral at the same time, perfect for me.