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Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Bvlgari 2012

8.0 / 10 49 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by Bvlgari for women, released in 2012. The scent is floral-spicy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Spicy

Oriental

Sweet

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Candied bergamot

Candied orange

Pink pepper

Heart Notes

Jasmine sambac

Tuberose

Almond

Base Notes

Balsam fir

Balsamic notes Musk

Musk

Ratings

Scent

8.049 Ratings

Longevity

7.638 Ratings

Sillage

7.138 Ratings

Bottle

8.649 Ratings

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Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/14/2024

6.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Missk
1350 Reviews

Missk

1

Musky Jasmine on a Patchouli Base

The tester bottle of Jasmin Noir L'Elixir looked so stunning on the shelves of my local department store that I just had to try it. Unfortunately, as attractive as the puff atomiser is, it's not very functional. I spent nearly fifteen minutes with the sales assistants trying to get the damn thing to spray, but to no avail. The testers in other stores also malfunctioned, so I almost gave up on ever being able to test Jasmin Noir L'Elixir.

Thankfully while browsing JR Duty Free I found a tester that worked. If you were to buy yourself a bottle of this flanker, I would decant half of it into another bottle just in case. It looks like the atomiser and its on/off function can easily break.

In regards to scent, Jasmin Noir L'Elixir is slightly better than the original EDP. The scent pyramid worked from the base notes to the top notes when I tested this fragrance. Essentially everything was back to front.

Jasmin Noir L'Elixir opened with a thick, balmy accord, not unlike a heady blend of patchouli, resins and white woods. It smelt kind of sexy and mysterious; very 'noir'.

Unfortunately this fragrance becomes fresher and more citrusy as the scent develops. The jasmine note is clean and feminine, with a juicy, almost candied orange accord. This blend is not unpleasant, just a tad disappointing, especially since the opening was so promising.

The drydown smelt almost identical to the original EDP's drydown. A very musky jasmine scent with pink pepper and earthy patchouli. The only thing I can say in favour of Jasmin Noir L'Elixir is that it had slightly better lasting power. I think Bvlgari should lay these Jasmin Noir flankers to rest and release something new and exciting.

Original review written: March 2013.

01/15/2016

10Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

FlirtyFlower
81 Reviews

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FlirtyFlower

Top Review 20

Is it the promising seduction of almond blossoms? Or is it the revenge of Nemesis?

As I stand in front of my fragrance shelf, my scent samples come into my hands. Since my separation from my signature scent, nothing has been the same. Nothing can excite me, nothing can sway me, nothing can blow me away - or can it?

And before I change my mind, I engage in this fragrance flirt and spray......

Anyone hoping for the queen of scents - Miss Jasmine - in this fragrance must be disappointed. For despite the name, she only makes a radiant appearance in the opening of this composition to introduce this masterpiece.

She refreshes and provides support, and as quickly as she came, she disappears just as fast.

But what happens now? The scent captivates me. Could this perhaps be the start of a new fragrance love?

Have I ever encountered a more feminine, cleaner scent? Is it the tuberose that clouds my senses and releases my happiness hormones? NOOOOO! NOOOOO! It is the ALMOND - oh my God - I am lost. Lost in this divine fragrance!

My nose constantly wanders to my arm. It’s like an addiction. And for the first time since my separation from Hypnose Senses, I feel like I have been FOUND. For the first time since my great fragrance love, this is a scent that could be a worthy successor.

And with its unexpected eroticism and uniqueness, the fragrance hits me in the face and transports me back to the past.

I stand there as a young scent punk, wearing only what I like and loving only those who touch my heart. There are no compromises. There is only yes or no. Black or white. Love or forget.

I have always loved with all my heart. All my loves. Even my platonic ones.

And what has happened? One becomes a little gray with the diplomacy of the world. And in the midst of all the daily tasks, one forgets the facets and the voice of one’s own heart? PLEASE NOT!

And what was that about Nemesis, you might have wondered at the beginning? In Greek mythology, she is the goddess of revenge.

Today we know Nemesis as modern Justitia, yet one of her swords has been replaced by a scale, and she now stands as a goddess for righteous wrath.

But in Greek mythology, she stands above all as THE AVENGER FOR ALL THOSE WHO DO NOT LOVE WITH THEIR HEARTS!

Why does this fragrance lead me back to this wisdom of my heart? Why does it become such a part of me that my mind shuts off and I simply become myself again?

And I realize, Nemesis rightly punishes those who do not love from the heart. Thank you, L'Elixir. It is time to become myself again and to be true to my old motto of freedom and ONLY true love.

So: if you are looking for a new fragrance flirt, believe in it - in true fragrance love and no matter whom or what you love - love with all your heart. I believe that only this love comes back and stays.

09/17/2015

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Profuma
213 Reviews

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Profuma

Top Review 7

Elixir of Happiness

For quite some time, I have ordered the Elixir from the Jasmin Noir line, and today it has finally arrived. I originally tested the EdP, but there is some note in it that I just can't quite like. I once again blame the gardenia, which I tolerate well when it takes a back seat, but in higher concentrations, it causes discomfort in my head and stomach. A closer look at the fragrance compositions of the Jasmin Noir series made the Elixir very appealing to me, as it is omitted here, and the composition of L'Essence doesn't read quite as "syrupy".
Once the decorative and elegantly designed spray nozzle finally sets aside its initial diva-like stubbornness, we can begin.
The opening is like the others in the line, featuring the typical jasmine touch. Together with bergamot and orange, it is an olfactory revelation. This trio immediately captivates my nose and senses, allowing me to breathe a dreamy sigh of relief. While the top notes in the others come through a bit fresher, here they are much sweeter, richer, and softer. I feel a slight tingling from the pepper, but it's more in the background. The almond accord is also very prominent, just like the opening trio, and it fits in absolutely harmoniously with them. Together, they form a fluffy, gourmand unit, very heavy, sophisticated, and rich. Instantly, I am reminded of the Italian restaurant in town where we often enjoyed good meals and drank a glass of Chianti. When setting down the glass, the wine didn't flow smoothly like other wines back down the rim to the bottom of the glass. Here, it "crept" back almost syrupy. Its taste was sweetly rich and very full-bodied, almost sublime. This is how I would compare L'Elixir to the EdP.
L'Elixir opens strongly, but its perfected visage only reveals itself after a while, when the initial notes have settled a bit. And it gains intensity. However, this does not overwhelm; instead, it blends into balsamic-smoky notes and musk. The dark green of the fir can still be sensed at the end. Whether one could guess it blindly without the fragrance pyramid remains open. What matters is the perfect interplay of all factors into a sensual and delicious fragrance experience that is unique.
The longevity here is above average; I can confidently say this already, as after over 5 hours, I still smell as if I just freshly sprayed it. The sillage is also enormous, and I would again say "less is more." Unfortunately, my skin absorbs L'Elixir immediately, while on fabric, it blooms and blooms, and just when you think it can't go on, another intense wave comes, as if it keeps recharging itself. With its energy and strength, I envision it as a "confident feel-good fragrance." It carries you, taking on the role of an aura. You will definitely stand out with it and must be aware of that. Its seasons will likely be autumn and winter, as the warmth it radiates will come across well on cold days. It will also surely be suitable in spring as the cool days fade. However, warm temperatures and its weight could overwhelm it.
All in all, a very feminine, elegant scent, perfect for snuggling and warming up.
Finest cashmere wardrobe to spray on ;-).

Postscript: Even after lingering on fabric at the end of the day, it is still distinctly perceptible. The next morning, however, it finally loses its breath...