GreenIvy

... dreams of summer:
Vanilla ice cream on the beach,
salt on creamy skin,
white flowers in the hair.

I smell much more delicious creamy vanilla ice cream instead of dry, dusty meringues, which I really enjoy eating. However, I steer clear of them, as otherwise there wouldn't even be crumbs left.
Due to the creamy note, I think there is musk at play here as well. And with the combination of salt, the scent reminds me of having bathed in saltwater and then gently applying sunscreen. It’s that little residue of salt that remains on the skin, which makes it clear to me that there is no truly aquatic character.
The scent is very floral; I can’t identify individual flowers, but the white flowers definitely fit in, exuding a pleasant sweetness.
In summary, the scent is for me a floral, creamy gourmand, in whose delicate cloud I like to envelop myself.
The scent cloud is already very noticeable, surrounding me almost all day long.

The shape of the bottle and the name of the fragrance don’t really match the content or the scent. A goddess in a golden corset resembles more of a diva, who should show a strong presence, which this fragrance does not have.
It is a sweet angel, sensual and also sexy, but in a delicate and innocent way. I would dress the bottle in a white delicate bikini or in white lingerie with fine lace. The bikini would fit better with my beach associations.

I really enjoy wearing this fragrance because it simply makes me shine even on gloomy days, even though I am neither an angel nor a diva.

I was so happy to have won that I had to test it right after opening the letter yesterday. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed; somehow the saffron was too prominent for me yesterday.

This morning, sprayed on my fragrance-neutral skin, it surprised me greatly. It starts off so beautifully floral-fruity, a successful symbiosis of magnolia and osmanthus with a pleasant saffron spice.

I would describe the heart of the fragrance as more fruity-woody, with the flowers taking a bit of a backseat. I don’t really perceive patchouli and oud individually, but rather something dark and woody.

In the base, it becomes as beautifully creamy and soft as silky skin, with the aromatic sweetness of vanilla being very noticeable. Only at this point can I connect it with the name.
There is a certain synthetic quality in the base that is hard to deny, but I don’t find it disturbing or unpleasant here.

The name of the fragrance is somewhat grandiose. Firstly, queenly scents are reserved for the evening, but with a light application, it is certainly wearable during the day as well; secondly, I can also imagine it well on a man.



A big thank you to Parfumo and Creed for the opportunity to test this; I will cherish the sample.

A princess with a crown of white leather. She sits proudly on her head. At least she won't break a spike, because the leather is pleasantly soft and elegant.
This is not a princess in a floral dress with lace. Rather, she has enchanting flowers in the form of roses as tattoos on her skin. The roses are not particularly strongly defined, but intertwined with the delicate powdery iris.
If you're wondering why this is not a queen? True queens are reserved for the evening. You encounter princesses during the day, doing whatever they can to stay busy, even if it's just a meeting with friends.

This is not a fragrance for young girls. I see it on women who walk through life with confidence. For me, the scent is leathery-floral with the fine sweetness of vanilla, while patchouli gives it grounding.
I would like to sincerely thank @Setterliebe for the generous sample. The fragrance is something truly special that transforms you into a proud princess with a crown of white leather.

Herbaceous hair is gathered at the back of the head with a wooden clip, an angular face with a square chin, a large root-like nose, greenish shiny soapy skin, a big mouth with earthy lips, a floral smile rests upon it, deep dark eyes with heavy mossy lids.
Aromatics Elixir first appeared in 1971, making the fragrance just a little older than I am. Nevertheless, it feels as if an old soul resides within, grumpy on the outside, but still with a warm and soft core.
The beginning starts green-herbaceous, spicy, and bitter, with the clary sage adding a masculine nuance. It smells like a herb garden, where the wind mixes the individual scents. The coriander leaves a soapy character that persists until the end. After two to three hours, the fragrance becomes softer, slightly sweetened by the flowers. I cannot distinctly identify a single flower; it is more of a floral hint rather than a bouquet. The scent progression lasts at least six to eight hours until the base notes are fully revealed. It becomes spicy again, green-herbaceous, but this time softer, earthy, warm, and sweet, almost balsamic. A perfect interplay of the base notes, where I find it very difficult to identify the individual fragrance notes. Even after twelve hours or more, I can still perceive it distinctly, although it is then close to the skin and no longer as spicy.
The sillage can be well varied depending on personal preference. I only need one spray to achieve a pleasant presence, especially now in spring. It is quite possible that one can handle one or two more sprays in autumn and winter. I do not see it as a summer fragrance for myself, at most in the evenings for going out. The longevity is unbeatable.
For me, it is clearly a unisex fragrance.

I close my eyes and dream of a beautiful summer night at a concert. The whole hall is celebrating and sweaty bodies move in complete ecstasy to the rhythm of the music. The air in the room is filled with humid heat and euphoria. I can almost smell it. Longing spreads within me.

A powdery floral scent with a delicate spicy sweetness. I smell the rose in the foreground, the jasmine more in the background, surrounded by aromatic notes, more of nutmeg than coffee, and the pleasant creamy sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. Simply enchanting.
The fragrance is more suited for the evening and going out, as the name "Midnight Elixir" already suggests. I will definitely wear this scent to my next concert!