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oleg_beron – :
Being a man (“I don’t believe in unisex” kinda man), I have to admit: this is an incredible fragrance! Regular L’Instant and even L’Instant Magic are good, but kind of generic (admirers, sorry!).
Also, marketing wise, it is very well presented.
I believe I still have in my collection 1 brand new, sealed 30 ml. box.
oni456speagoessenda – :
FYI – I stumbled across a 50ml bottle of this on eBay today! If anyone wants to split it 5-10 ways, lol, I would so be interested!
оледжан – :
Amaretto opening transforms into powder and powder transforms into creamy warmth… So cozy, so deep and warm. Every note of this perfume compliments the other, especially almond.
Lasting power is great, this beauty stays with the person who wears it all day long. However it stays close to skin. It is like a magic but other people need to come close to see it.
freedownlq – :
@colabama – It was a limited edition release :o)
sachok87 – :
Dang, I was really hoping this one wouldn’t be as good as people say. I was really hoping I would think “oh, well, it’s nice I guess, but the rarity of it certainly makes it overhyped”. Nope. It’s great. It’s really fucking great, and practically impossible to find. Fuuuuu.
It’s a wonderful floraly marzipan, impossibly elegant. I have smelled a whole bunch of almond fragrances and none of them smell like this, it is unique. There is something fresh about it, almost citrusy. It sure sounds like it would pack a punch, but at the same time it is very airy and spacious, I’d never get a headache from this.
I have met my unicorn, finally, and part of me wishes I hadn’t, because it is unlikely I will ever have a larger quantity of this one. Still, most of me is delighted at finally smelling this masterpiece of perfumery.
EDIT: My SO, who never compliments me on fragrance and prefers when I wear as little of it as possible, just spontaneously smelled the shoulder where I sprayed this and expressed a positive opinion without being prompted. This is a miracle.
Undimmist – :
Hello, I have a bottle of this parfum 50ml sprayed once my mums just had a clear out, I am going to be selling on her behalf could anyone give an indication of its worth a 50ml bottle boxed? Thanks in advance.
Bulf-And – :
Hello. Im still looking for a backup.bottle if anyone has oñe.i love this perfume it makes me feel complete.l hope guerlain bring it back so it can be experienced.i cant understand why such a beauty was discontinued.
Nikolayyy – :
After testing L’instatn Magic and L’instant Magic Elixir side by side I found them very close but there are some differences too.
Elixir’s opening is bittersweet and rather boozy, almost amaretto-like. The EDP’s opening is more aethereal and sparkling with citrus and anise.
The rest of the development is focused on almond and semi-sweet vanilla for both but the EDP becomes increasingly powdery towards the drydown as the iris comes forth while the Elixir goes towards a creamier direction although there are powdery elements in it too.
Both of them are discreet, comfy scents, mostly linear and rather romantic. In a nutshell Elixir is warmer, oilier, leaning towards gourmand while the EDP is a bit softer, cooler and totally inedible.
If you are an almond fan you are in for a treat with Elixir and although the EDP hasn’t reached the same legendary status yet its graceful presence is not inferior in the least.
zenka85 – :
I figure I should review this one while I can remember it (and based on my own notes).
This is lovely, there is no doubt. It is also undoubtedly Guerlain at first sniff. I like it very much. However, I do not adore it as much as I anticipated given the hype and extreme prices now. It’s just a very nice, pretty Guerlain scent that will make Guerlain junkies go bananas, but the rest of us might just enjoy it for what it is. I think others in this line can compare for much less money. It came off of my want list after I tested it.
However, as is the habit of Guerlain, it could just as easily go right back onto my want list with another sniff. That’s just sort of how this house works for me.
Fraug – :
Hello all.love this perfume.it is my signiture.it has such a soothing effect on me.every note in there is made for me especiaĺy the almond.i want to try it out on the heat,sée how it reacts .i have only used it at night before bed its so preciose to me.im looking for a backup bottle.if anyone has a bottle they can part with please pm me.thank you ,its love love love
Sitarik – :
I love this perfume so much .it gives me life colour love.im searching for a bottle of the elixir.i have half a bottle left.the magic edp and parfum are available but the elixir has been squirreled away by wise people.had i known that i would have stocked up as well.i just love it beyond words and even the illusive almond is there.for me everything beautifull is in this perfume.does anyone have a bottle or half for sale.please pm me .much love
VLAD 603 124 – :
I love the House of Guerlain. I mean, I love it so much I need it running through my veins all the time, IV delivery! I have had the regular (not so regular) L’Instant and loved it. Really loved it. Then after reading about Magic Elixir I was lucky enough to get informed there were some left, heard it was being discontinued. I got a small bottle, 50ml, I suppose. Wow, okay, I love a few fragrances that are so different compared from one to another, nothing really similar. This one felt like it owned my soul from a million years ago. It is me, it was me, it will always transport me to the most calming Shangri la. I went as crazy as buying three bottles of this, one being the huge bee bottle. I am not at all sorry. I am giving it a rest right now as I go through some Chanel LE line, which are gorgeous as well. Oh, do read the notes and others experiences with Guerlain Magic Elixir that others are having as well. I really hope this is not being discontinued. It is one that I would love to have in my arsenal forever. I do believe that Heaven has to give these perfumers noses to create such masterpieces for us to have when we transition from the flesh to the spirit. I even lift the lid every now and again when not using and am reminded that this is a masterpiece. On me anyways. I would suggest you get a sample. I would steer clear of Ebay buying a big bottle too. Unless the sellers ratings are good. For a little more, just go to Neiman’s for it. It is pure magical, hum, hence the name. It’s not sexy, it it not a beach fragrance full of coconut. I do like a eclectic collection, but there are those top 5-10 masterpieces and this is one of them. Oh, I would suggest to get a small sample and try it. Just my two cents at the end of the evening. It leaves a wonderful smell on your clothes too! I say save your pennies and get a bottle, it your skin and hormones dance well together, then you’re a lucky girl if Magic plays well with you. Such a beautiful comforting fragrance. Masterpiece again by the House of Guerlain!
qwer111 – :
It is the most beautiful comforting scent there is. You just want to hug the person who wears this scent. To me as most Guerlain fragrances is a Masterpiece. Discontinued but L’instant magic is close second. It is not sexy or loud just beautiful,unforgettable magic.
zx1 – :
Smells like old nivea wet wipes meet baby skin and i love it! More like lotion to me than a perfume. It’s so soothing and calming. I wear it before i go to sleep.
xoxxulio – :
This little magical number is not a complicated fragrance, but it has many shades to it. I mainly smell rich, deep vanilla with bitter almonds and just a slightly sweet orchid on a background. It’s simple but mysterious, soft but demanding attention. It’s modern & feminine.
Nonnadan – :
NasserDream,
Guerlain Boutique in Toronto, Canada carries it and will ship to US for free.
110 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 2W7
(416) 929-6114
wul913elipseskism – :
please advise from where I can buy it D;
kodzuno – :
It happens so rarely to me to love a scent from first sniff, but my encounter with L’Instant Magique Elixir was simply this – a magical moment.
This perfume has few ingredients and at the same time I find it sophisticated and beautifully refined. It is undoubtedly creamy, almond is just beautiful, musk and vanilla delicately balancing the whole composition, holding it together from top to bottom. The product itself incarnates quality – the beautiful bottle in its mysterious colour, the long lasting scent, unfortunately the price 🙂 I hope the latter won’t be an obstacle forever and I will be able to adore this gem eventually in my personal fragrance collection!
ghitulica – :
Hi! Im desperately looking for this one (in the bottle, but doesnt have to be full of course)! I live in EU, so if someone wants to swap or even sell it, please contact me! Of couse, I will concider the worth and rareness of this perfume. 🙂 so just contact me anytime, and Im sure we can figure something out!!! 🙂
kocel – :
I first tried this at the airport, instant hit, I bought
an 80ml bottle and the only thing I regret now is that it has all gone and I so desperately want some more.
Warm creamy almonds, vanilla but not too overpowering or sickly, slight gentle orchid notes, nothing is too sweet. A warm sophisticated scent.
deskk – :
To my nose, this is Guerlain’s answer to Montale’s Mukhallat and Keiko Mecheri’s Loukhoum. My nose also tells me that it’s a bit closer to unisex than most would like to mention. This blends into my skin perfectly, giving me a balance between a floral woody musk and a gourmand. Not too sweet, not too floral. On my skin, the almonds and vanilla in L’Instant Magic Elixir trump Montale’s Mukhallat and the orchid note is presented far better than in Black Orchid, where it’s smothered. A guy with confidence and the right fashion coordination could pull this one off effortlessly.
P.S. – I’m sure that it’s gorgeous on the right woman, too. 😀
brilank – :
Unlike the last reviews of Elixir L’instant Magic, I don’t find it sexy at all. It is very feminine in a girly way,like a nice body lotion mixed with your skin that smells great and lasts a long time. And I do not mean this in a bad way. So many times I liked a body creme and thought “oh I wish it could be a perfume, so I can smell it throughout the day!”. This is L’instant Magic Elixir. It is very powdery, which I like, not exactly sweet but not bitter. It has the quality of Guerlain, imo, much more than L’instant original, it is the one modern Guerlain that I like. I think it is versatile,maybe more suitable for summer. Once again, I am gonna say that the one feature that I like in this perfume is that it is a perfume without smelling like a perfume. And what is more interesting is that the one time I put it on, everybody seems to treat me in a different way, like a princess and I am not jocking! It adds to you something subtle and discrete without overpassing you… it is magic alright!
P.S. I wanna thank all of you reviewers and NathaliEz(With whom I did the swap, thank you very much for letting me know this treasure) because I blindly accept to swap my perfume to this and I did not regret it!
Ayven – :
They share many notes and similarities with L’Instant Magic, upon first spritz, it is hard to tell which one you are smelling.
But after a while L’Instant Magic becomes more and more powdery, but L’Instant Magic Elixir takes a creamier and warmer turn.. It becomes sweet in a good way, vanilla & marzipan accords are not overly gourmand, it is so well balanced.
This one is warmer and comfortable. I prefer this to L’Instant Magic which is a bit cold, dusty and distant for me. This is a perfect job from Guerlain, I wish It was not so expensive…
yyq875Unlogrere – :
I bought a small 2.5oz of the body lotion because I had no idea what it smelled like. I bought it based on the positive reviews and the note listing. Sexy, seductive, and somewhat smokey, I love it! At first it kinda reminded me of Armani Code but without the citrus opening. To me, this is a “I’m going to seduce you” kind of scent. LOL So luscious with it’s almond-vanilla deliciousness, but not foody at all instead choosing to be a little on the naughty side. If you buy this, break out the sexy lingerie too, cause your honey will be all over you!
MorCoampCog – :
This one sorrounds me like a soft, sober and elegant whisper. Warm and female. I like it a lot. This scent stays close to the person who wears it, next person have to stand close to smell this wonderful scent. I really love that kind of perfumes- a scent that is there around you but not loud.
Den här omringar mig som en mjuk, sober och elegant viskning. Varm och kvinnlig, jag gillar den rejält. Denna doften stannar nära den personen som bär den, nästa person måste stå nära för att känna denna härliga doft. Jag gillar verkligen den typen av parfymer. Nära, mjuka men ändå tydliga dofter.
0560kuban – :
Liked this one more than the normal L’instant magic. Like that the vanilla note is more powerful in this one. Its still sold in swedish stores, but Im not really sure if its a buy or not. Its pretty expensive in the normal shops, and yes, its hard to find online.
Liisss – :
Opens like cake on my skin. Yummy. It stays sweet but gets less foody as it dries down.
I like it.
zinsky – :
powdery too powdery too heavy base i hate it
popik220 – :
I’m totally obsessed with Guerlain L `Instant Magic Elixir Guerlain.
It’s so soft, cream , aromatic. For me Elixir is much, much better version of Guerlain L `Instant Magic. Simply amazing.
chekanow – :
L’Instant Magic Elixir is a great creation, I purchased in dark and I am in no way disappointed. It slightly reminds me of Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker. It possesses that sweet green twist that Covet is well known for.
And I am not saying this to underestimate the great job the L’instant Magic Elixir nose did, as I personally consider Covet a work of art.
L’Instant Magic Elixir has more depth but both, Covet and LME share similar feel and dimension.
I see myself wearing Covet for a day at office and ”topping it up” with L’Instant Magic Elixir for an evening out with my husband.
Covet suits office environment a bit more while L’Instant Magic Elixir would give you a touch of luxury.
What I love so much about L’Instant Magic Elixir is a smooth almond note.
LME is a lovely sensual creation, it is a shame that such an excellent fragrance is so hard to find…
teac008 – :
very beautiful perfume.
sokolovv – :
This is such a gorgeous scent..So deep and warm,perfect for winter.I hope i get soon..
Gromow – :
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhr this is also one of my faves in this past winter 09… hmmm very almondy milky in the top then becomes more flowery (ORCHID) with a warm depth, sweet(VANILLA) but not sticky… delicious and definitively with a sexy understatement! i think this is a perfect scent for autumn and winter, daytime or evening, it always works for me. little bit expensiv though 🙁
petro1126 – :
I cannot even imagine this frag. I’ve read a lot of positive reviews, but I think I would miss the lemon note which I adore so much in the original L’Instant Magic. It seems it’s full of sweet notes… isn’t it?
Tishaan – :
L`Instant Magic Elixir is very sophisticated, the scent, the packaging and the name.
This is creamy and pleasantly powdery (there is a thin line between heavenly powdery and deadly choky). Vanilla and almond are dominant here with just a tiny dose of sweet orchid sailing along , which makes the scent less gourmet but more profound and feminine.
All the Auqua Allegorias are delightful with next-to-none staying powers on me. And the classic ones from Guerlain normally take my breaths away, LITERALLY (remeber the thin line mentioned before? sorry to respectful classic fans). But not this one, this turns out to be a truly delightful classic for me, I am so glad that I have tried it.
СаNя – :
I’ve received the parfum this morning and I can easily say this one is stunning! Thankfully it does bear no resemblance to original L’Instant, which I really hate 🙁 This one is so beautiful and after dry down on my skin it smells like oriental floral than floral woody musk. But oriental character isn’t too dominant, isn’t overwhelming. Surely, you must try it first on your skin before buy it, but I didn’t and I’m not regretful indeed 🙂
aghvan – :
I great summertime fragrance. It smells like marzipan, fruity, almond, goodness, with a lovely floral (orchid) counterpoint.
For a weird reason it doesn’t smell that great on me, but I love it on everybody else. It’s a staple of my mothers collection