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Elixir by Kemi

Elixir 2014

FrauHolle
03/15/2017 - 05:46 AM
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So, we have it.

It is the copaiba balsam. It must be the copaiba balsam that makes the Kemis so unmistakable. Yes, it has to be. There’s no other way.

You may have never smelled copaiba balsam before if you’re not from the Caribbean or Brazil. That’s okay, you don’t have to be ashamed; the Copaifera (a tree) simply cannot grow everywhere. And it’s exactly this resin that we’re talking about, the oil is a mixture of terpenes that are used, on one hand, as a raw material for biodiesel, and on the other hand, for this perfume.
Yes, I was surprised too.

There are two types of copaiba balsam: “Para” from Brazil, which is thin and clear, and “Maracaibo” from the Caribbean and adjacent mainland areas, which is thick and golden yellow. Take a closer look at the contents of the bottle; now it should be clear to everyone which copaiba balsam this is all about.

The eagerness to comment on this page shows that Elixir is not easily obtainable for ordinary mortals, and this is despite the fact that copaiba balsam is still used as a remedy and costs about €1.69 per 10 ml,
MR. XERJOFF!!1!

Okay, to his credit, balsam and acid used to be exempt from customs, but they are no longer.
So, FOR diversity, AGAINST TTIP!
What does Elixir smell like? Well, TIPTOP!
Updated on 03/15/2017
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5 Comments
HasiHasi 8 years ago
Maracaibo... always came up in pirate movies. Now it all makes sense! "We were off Maracaibo, and had the balm on board!" *sing*
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TIA1971TIA1971 8 years ago
Yeah, probably in Ubar too, that's the annoying part... it's all about the composition, grmpf, just my luck again :-(
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BartholomeoBartholomeo 8 years ago
Isn't Kopaiba included in Amouage's "Ubar"? ....ugh..terrible!
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TIA1971TIA1971 8 years ago
Sounds exciting... I found an affordable scent with this balm... Sensuelle by Avon... hmm... maybe I'll give it a try ;-D Very informative comment! Thanks!
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SeeroseSeerose 8 years ago
Yes, copaiba balsam smells wonderful. My dream scent, affordable: Bois de Copaiba by Parfumerie Generale is no longer available, what a shame! This one, well, maybe if I win the lottery. But maybe I should actually play? Nah, I’d rather save up for perfume, like a giant soup bowl trophy.
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