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dup75 – :
After the initial blast (only about 30 second) of a herbal calamine lotion scent, this evolves to a beautiful soft soapy floral like a luxury hotel soap. A little spray goes a long way. I had shelved this bottle for a few years after disliking it in warmer weather but it is so pretty during the colder months but certainly smells more like spring. I plan to wear it more on those colder transition days into spring.
ksar – :
I owned a French perfume not in the directory here called Soir d’Ete by a company called L’Eau de Cassis. It was a strong jasmine with some citrusy undertones and I loved it for summer nights as the title suggests. When it ran low, I went looking to replace it as best as possible and that is really no easy task. I’d purchased the original in Cassis but also couldn’t get the notes right with other scents.
I found Elixir of Love in a relatively unlikely place near me – one of those “country” stores – after reading about it here. It was a fun experience with the box and bottle doing the time warp but I really had no connection in my head to the Victorian-era regarding the scent itself. I guess I think of Victorian ladies wearing violet or tamer florals than jasmine but what do I know?
Because it’s a little sweeter with the musk and passion flower, I layer it for night with oils of a more indolic jasmine and a sometimes a gardenia from Madini (also not in this directory). Lovely on its own, as well: strong, musky jasmine on me with the sharpness of lavender and without the bitter I know would normally come from artemisia (which, by the way, is the same thing as wormwood).
All told, very lovely for a summer night.
seettammome – :
I bought this on a whim. I was lured in by the box, and the fact that it was “based on a Victorian era formula.” I remember being given a description of the scent which involved a lot of flowers. It sounded very promising, as I really love floral scents. In the bottle it smelled soft and floral, but when I sprayed it on me for the first time, I got something I wasn’t ready for. It just didn’t match my mental image at all.
It wasn’t old-ladyish or anything, but there was something about it I just didn’t like on me. I put it away in a drawer for a while. I stumbled across it again one day when I couldn’t find my linen spray. I remembered not liking it, but I sniffed it, and I figured it might not be so bad on my bed, or in a room, or on a purse, and I started using it that way.
Eventually, I decided to give it another shot as a perfume, and maybe my taste in scent had matured, or maybe my body chemistry had changed, or maybe I just got used to it, but now it’s a perfectly nice perfume that I like to use. It’s strong, so be careful. On me, it currently has a well blended herbal/floral scent. It’s like sitting in a well tended garden.
dilitant007 – :
In the few weeks since I joined Fragrantica my perfume bills are up and my storage space is down. Yes, I have committed the cardinal newbie sin, indulging in multiple blind buys. One of them was Elixir of Love which arrived today at my office. It is true that I have not had much time to explore this magic potion, but when there is love at first sight, who can wait to share their feelings?
Yes, the love affair began already when I lay eyes on the beautiful eggshell and blue box with its graceful flower print and antique letters. It opens like a book, revealing a luminous blue bottle and a description of the main ingredients: “Lavender: Like magic it both soothes… and excites… the hearts of men”… “Egyptian Musk: A fabled aphrodisiac”. “The original potion for love everlasting”… After having read this, I was definitely ready to take my budding romance with Elixir of Love to the next level.
A few drops on my wrist and I was enveloped in the scent of a Victorian garden with sweet flowers and fresh herbs, mingling in perfect harmony. An aphrodisiac? Yes, in the same way that a delicate buttoned up lace blouse with a an old fashioned pin at the throat excites by covering and yet revealing.
I believe in our relationship. No, I cannot commit to never wearing any other fragrances, but I will always come back to you, my darling Elixir of Love.
Enfoneloodose – :
I am such a happy girl right now. Last week I followed information that led me to Caswell-Massey’s website and “The Elixir of Love”. I was intrigued. Somehow I found my way to this site, yes…I’m new here…and read the reviews of this fragrance and others. Everything sounded great about this fragrance…but I had not tried it…I was going off of other people’s opinions and no first hand experience. But something kept me interested. I ordered it off Amazon and received it today. I set the bar low, so as not to be too disappointed. I told myself that maybe I might like it a little and that it would grow on me. No! I tried it on, refused to take a sniff…and then it hit me….such a glorious, soft, deeply feminine scent! So…exactly what I hoped for! I am so relieved and happy that my blind purchase has been such a victory. I now have a signature scent…and that is saying something, indeed!
The floral is tempered with a soft musk and an herbal hint that is delicate and well-blended. Very well-balanced! Love it!
Bagus – :
At work yesterday I had a headache, so I decided to run next door to the old fashioned drug store – this place was once a grand and beautiful drug store – now not a full service drug store anymore they sell Caswell Massey products and other soaps and lotions, along with alternative wellness products. So as I entered the store of course the fragrance testers immediately called out to me, as they always do. I noticed this Elixir of Love right away and I was reeled in. I bought the lotion, not wanting to fully commit just yet. I almost forgot why I went in there in the first place. I grabbed my Advil and headed back to my job. I tried the lotion and was enchanted by it. It is a floral, and I never thought of myself as a big floral person, but this is a nice floral. It’s got an edge to it, just a small hint of one, like a secret. Maybe it is the touch of egyptian musk that they list as one of the ingredients. It’s sweet and sexy at the same time, like wearing a beautifully feminine chiffon dress with nothing on under it, not that I do that very often at my age but I can still remember those days! I love this fragrance! Went back after work and bought the cologne spray. I’m not one of those scenties who uses certain fragrances for summer/winter/spring/fall. I wear this stuff for ME, and if I feel like giving myself a shot of springtime floral in the middle of winter well you bet I will! Anyway, great fragrance to add to my collection! Romantic, warm, deep, and secretly sexy.
anertilla – :
It truly smells Victorian! Lovely rose and jasmine blend, a bit soapy on the dry down, but still very feminine and wearable. Nice!
dima2020 – :
It truly smells Victorian! Lovely rose and jasmine blend, a bit soapy on the dry down, but still very feminine and wearable. Nice!
Hoorietip – :
Caswell Massey says they found the formula for this Victorian perfume in an old file. I believe it. One smell of Elixir of Love will have you thinking of parasols and white lace gloves. The opening is herbal(eucalyptus?) and shot through with pepper. The result is clean, pungent,and invigorating rather than perfumey. The heart has jasmine, lavender, and roses in equal measure. The medicinal hint leaves and the scent becomes warm, “golden”, and silky. Elixir has good projection and longevity. It is an inexpensive American perfume that smells like a luxurious French concotion. Packaging is beautiful: the bottle is cobalt blue apothocary glass. It is packaged in a box that opens like a book, covered with Victorian drawings. Exquisite, a must have.
игорь452040 – :
On my skin this is a delicate herbal lavender scent with maybe a slight touch of jasmine. More serene & clean than floral. Light, nice & not offensive at all(IMO). Modest sillage..not quite a skin scent & the lasting power is over 4 hours. : )
sazmak – :
i particularly love the dusting powder from this collection, although i adore the perfume version as well. it’s so different from what i normally find myself drawn to as far as fragrance goes, but i’ve been hooked on it since the late 90’s.
abate – :
Amazing scent! Started with the dusting powder and then bought the spray. They pair well together, especially after a nice bath.
Meamn789intitytek – :
A really nice, delicate floral. It’s so pleasant I feel anyone would like it. It is a tad romantic too. I smell all of the notes listed above. Also, it’s not overpowering and perfume-y like so many floral fragrances are. An absolute classic; kind of iconic in a way.