Description
The French house of Yves Rocher is launching a new edition from their So Elixir collection. Name of the new perfume is So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum and it follows previous 3 editions.
The new fragrance is very seductive and attractive, ideal for self-confident women full of power and energy. It is built around the central note of tuberose, which is milky and sweet like honey in the same time, creating this fresh, herbal and fruity composition.
So Elixir Purple opens with bergamot essential oil and continues with opulent tuberose complemented by a strong vetiver note. A base closes with benzoin, vanilla, tonka beans, frankincense, patchouli and woody notes, providing a warm, soft and woody trail.
Eau de Parfum arrives on the market in September 2012; sizes available are 50 ml EDP and 30 ml EDP. The collection also offers perfumed body care products: 200 ml shower gel, 200 ml body milk and 100 ml deodorant. The whole collection is colored in shades of purple, which fits in with the name perfectly.
The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Salamagne.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu7oRhCxA_4&rel=0
voronkoff2010 – :
Received this perfume today in my monthly Yves Rocher purchases. I got it for around $9 and I’m very satisfied with the quality of the product. It’s a very sexy scent and I can’t wait to wear it to work to get compliments. A sure repurchase.
grubby – :
This is a very complex scent to me!
At first I didn’t like it. I thought it was very sharp in the beginning, almost lavendery. Must be the bergamot.
Then it turned to something unrelated. Like many people have said, grape fruits.. I just didn’t get it.
I always give my perfumes several chances because sometimes you grow into them or something has changed. So I’ve been wearing this every once in a while.. And now I really like it!
It’s sparkly, almost a bit fizzy.. Not too sharp, though. Still, I get the grapefruit. But it has deepness to it that I failed to notice the first time. Love the incense, giving dark and mysterious vibes.
A friend fell in love with it after smelling it on me. Husband likes it, too.
Very unique. Took me a while to understand but now I just might stick with it!
Wollfs – :
I agree with the reviewers who point out that this is not a grape fragrance. The color is purple, but otherwise, it has nothing to do with grapes or grape soda or grape juice. I’m not convinced that purple was a good color scheme for this fragrance.
It’s a true So Elixir flanker that features more woods and tuberose instead of going in the sweet/vanilla direction that Bois Sensuel does. This is actually sophisticated and warm.
The patchouli is present but not “hippy-ish” at all. If you’re a true So Elixir fan, this is a must try. I fear that YR is going to discontinue the original SE and this one. I hope they don’t do that. It would be tragic.
Aleksandria – :
Sweet, but fruity sweet and I’m a floral girl. Almost identical to Quelques notes d’amour and Oui a l’amour. I’ll stick to the classics, lilac and Comme une evidence.
Mihail45 – :
Its intriguing powerfull scent. I loved it once, but now I lost intetest, maybe I am too old for it. I share many opinions below. Nice to try, longlasting, weirdy purple.
270 – :
Amazing fragrance!!!! give it t me babe u huh u huh
tayas – :
This fragrance is for young girls. Smells like synthetic grapefruit, like a grapefruit lollipop; nevertheless it’s not a bad scent. Is playful and sweet.
vvdvoinyh – :
Very grapey medicinal opening followed by a smoky tuberose/musty patch, I don’t get benzoin or tonka specifically but this is a very well blended scent. Probably my favorite tuberose ever. This is a very “purple” smelling scent. I love it! Not as much a love as Bois Sensuel but close.
agent-ro – :
Grapes, sparkling patchouli and smokey thick tuberose.
Its dark, sweet and has that sparking yet smoky quality i have been looking for!
Nothing is too much in this and it smells so much more expensive than it is
It has the qualities of a strong classic, with a touch of sweetness to make it playful and sexy. And what i love most is it smells a bit like cigarette smoke, just a tiny bit!
brabus-sti – :
This is so amazing! I just love it. If the color purple could have its own scent, this would be it! It is sensual and fresh at the same time.
It seems to have a creamy, sweet like honey, with a fresh fruity grape and floral vibe.
The base has vanilla, tonka beans, patchouli and woody notes, leaving behind a “follow me” trail…
VOVA.78888 – :
This perfume smells like a darker version of Repetto by Repetto on my skin. I instantly pick up on cherryblossom notes, which is very strange. I tried to spray repetto on one wrist and So elixir purple on the other, and my boyfriend agreed with me.
It is a very warm and flowery scent, with a bit of a sweet but yet dark twist. You can definitely smell the incense notes and the benzoin.
akell63rus – :
I generally hate perfumes with patchouli, even the slightest hint of it can ruin a perfume for me. However, I tried this one out straight on my skin (the store was out of test-papers) without knowing it had a patchouli note and fell in love! It’s not that the patchouli note is not prominent, in fact it is possibly because the patchouli note IS prominent that I like it. It is not simply playing its usual role as an attempt to make a floral fragrance more sensual, but takes a prominent role, balanced perfectly with he other prominent notes to create unique and unusual perfume.
Like others, I also get a grape-like smell reminiscent of my childhood. I love this however, and the patchouli note makes it far less childlike. In fact, the blend of the earthy, sensual patchouli and innocent, sparkling grape (or whatever this note is meant to be) give the perfume a mystic allure.
Meblt613Diobtetty – :
It is indeed like a mix of Alien EdP and So Elixir EdT. Bubblegummy tuberose, grape jelly with a really sour bergamot note and fresh patchouli that prevents the whole thing from going overly sweet. A hint of incense for mystique. It’s very, very nice. Okay, it’s a love.
DNVS – :
Wow fantastic! Pungent,mysterious and young! this fragrance is dark, suitable on cool evenings of autumn or winter.. surprises you. At the beginning it is strong,in the drydown is calm but remained well present and unusual but beautiful!! I love this very special perfume! ✴
Sillage: 8./10
Longevity: 7.5/10
Scent: 9./10
Overall : 9./10
noro.g – :
This is a fresh and subtle grape patchouli that is very fit for daytime use. I don’t get any seductive association, to me it’s serene and relaxing! Despite its different ingredients, So Elixir Purple reminds me of Diesel Loverdose but without its medicinal undertone.
After 4 hours I do need a respray, but for such a decent price, the quality is really good.
Акихо – :
My initial reaction to this fragrance was “get it off of me NOW”. It was an overwhelming, synthetic grape nightmare of epic proportions. The positive reviews here convinced me to try it again, and I was rewarded with a delightfully nuanced, complex fragrance that seems to change with every sniff. The screeching grape morphed into a honey-patchouli wonderland reminiscent of Gucci EDT.Tonka and frankincense balance the vanilla notes, so it’s sweet without being cloying. Clean cedar finishes the scent, smoothing the sharp edges and tying everything together. I can’t believe I owned this gem for so long without realizing how fantastic it is.
Embracive – :
This is so good. I like it a lot better than most popular sweet patchoulis out there. This is an interesting one because its description of balsamic, spicy, aromatic etc made me think I´d be a demanding and heavy scent. Not so! The intense bergamot in the opening certainly makes for bright and almost clean patchouli dominated scent and the tuberose in it is, to me at least, not milky in the least, but flirty and happy and sunny. Lots of woody vetiver makes it almost green and yet it comes together in the sweet softness of benzoin. I really cannot smell vanilla or tonka, but I am sure they add to the balsamic aspect of this quite multifaceted fragrance. The first time I wore it I got a compliment from a stranger in a store – a woman – who said I smelled amazingly fresh! It´s true, it does and that IS slightly strange considering the opulent notes. I mean, we´re not talking fresh like some Calvin Klein summer smell, but still more fresh than cloying this definitely is. Fresh AND serene – great smelling perfume that manages to be expertly blended. There is also something quite fruity, limey maybe, about it. Or it could be merely the intensity of the bergamot. Is a very lovely scent and I will probably get it once I am out of my first small bottle. Oh, and by the way, I would LOVE if more fragrances with tuberose were using tuberose like this! Even though I enjoy the milky and true-to-its-name tuberoses out there, this is much more fun!
max_240598 – :
ok I tested it yesterday it is WOW really well made.
it is well blended strong incensed woody -patchouli you can’t distinguish its notes easily.
well it has the alien line spirit but not the same and no direct comparison can be made.
it made me feel very mysterious like a girl from middle ages wearing cloak riding on horse and looking at you from her side while going away into deep forest
its longevity is amazing
in general it is in top of my to purchase perfume list
Poolellexhaub – :
On me Purple opens with woodsy accord, then it turns into a floral scent. The drydown is incense, vanilla and transparent patchouli. Not as spectacular and heavy as Alien, but really a well blended perfume.
Edit: OMG! Two hours after the initial spay this smells just like Alien! I am in heaven…
VANNYMONE2 – :
So Elixer Purple Eau De Parfum by Yves Rocher is a beautiful femme perfume that starts out candy sweet, quickly turns into a fresh floral bouquet, and ends with a sexy/salty note. It has a modern Chanel vibe to the scent. I don’t smell any patchouli, if its there, its well hidden, I certainly don’t smell any grape. Whenever there is a purple packaging people tend to make themselves think about grape. Really how many fragrances use GRAPE as a scent? As far as I know I don’t even see any GRAPE BODY SPRAY on the mass market. I notices one reviewer on here say it reminds them of Dior hypnotic poison. That is criminally insane! SO to that I say are you crazy? Dior Hypnotic poison is a INE YOUR FACE PUNCH of black licorice candy or root beer, as a matter of opinion, with a hint of vanilla bourbon and playdoh. None of those scents are in So Elixer Purple. Just because the ad campaigns use similar color schemes (dark purple/Dark Burgundy) does not mean the fragrance is similar at all. I think most reviewers are better off NOT READING THE NOTES prior to reviewing. So many reviewers are talking themselves into what they logically think a perfume should smell like and their reviews end up wildly inaccurate. I have heard that Hypnotic Poison has recently been “reformulated”, so if the new reformulation does in fact smell similar to So Elixer Purple then I retract my above statement.
Barneapolec – :
This really reminded me of Thierry Mugler Alien. It’s fabulous. I love Yves Rocher and wish they would open a shop in the UK. Until then its all online!
жека88 – :
This one is for patchouli lovers only – but for them, it’s definitely worth looking up, because it has that high price/quality ratio that’s so typical for Yves Rocher. I myself don’t particularly care for patchouli, at least not if it’s the focal point of a fragrance, and I won’t keep the mini I got for free with a purchase (again, typical Yves Rocher…). So I’m not really qualified to review this in any serious way, but I will say this: if you want to be wrapped in a blanket of sweet patchouli and tuberose for hours, look no further; you’ve found your dream in So Elixir Purple!
xjssaabao – :
I love this one (got a free sample with another purchase) a but the longevity is like 30 minutes. Maybe I got a bad batch?
So tragic because I wanted to LOVE this one more and invest in a full sized bottle.
Oh well.
Yves Rocher frags are no known for their longevity.
Too bad.
Troucturnat – :
A very masculine scent. Reminds me of something dark and sexy. It’s a very strong, heavy scent that reminds me of moonlit winter nights. It’s rock’n’roll, quite gothic feeling. Didn’t work on me though the fragrance does have a great quality and it lasts for long on your skin.
infereary – :
I thought I loved this fragrance – at first it seemed very mysterious, sexy and complex and thought it would be great for an evening out or a date but then I realized it gave me headache. When I was wearing it, I couldn’t stop thinking about the urge to wash it off. Something about this smell is just too heavy for me. I get a lot of patchouli, incense and a flowery smell, however, to my nose it lacks freshness and turns into a sickening, somehow saddening scent… Too bad it lasts forever and you can really smell it on you. It’s just not my cup of tea, so I’m going to give it to somebody who will find pleasure in wearing it.
Andre_inbox – :
I love this fragrance, it kinda reminds me of as grown up version of Britney Spears Midnight fantasy. when you look at the notes, you think it would be very musky, but i think it is more gourmand, and sweet smelling. great fragrance, smells kinda expencive, and sexy.
dostik – :
For patchouli it smells like fresh mandarin orange with green incense note. It has no dirty smell like coco mademoiselle. I like this one. I would say tuberose is the most dominant note, patchouli is detectable but quite weak, so don’t get that strong dirty smell. It’s sweet.
myszalke I noticed that too.
Волк4ке – :
I m used to layer this on some sprays of vanille noir by yves rocher and magic happens.
While this one is sweet incensy but low projection, vanille noir gives it the depth and sillage it lacks a bit unfortunately + extra staying power 😉 i love purple elixir. The original was way to cloying sirupy and overlay honeylike sweet. But this one is perfect if it would be done with a better sillage and staying power. So mysterious and yummy.
madfany – :
It is a strong scent of moderate longevity. Stays rather close to the wearer’s skin. Dries down to something that reminds me of La Petite Robe Noire (edp) by Guerlain.
vgy67yhn – :
Its so sweet, like a candy gum . My niece like it but I dont
kazak – :
I really wanted to like it since I’m in love with the golden “So elixir” but all I get is bergamot mixed with benzoin at the opening, then some creamy patchouli kicks in .
I don’t get the tuberose that I love so much. I think it lacks some sweetness to make it less sharp and keep everything in balance.
Though I know people that love it much more than the original so elixir.
andrey8206 – :
God I love this, I want to EAT IT!! To me Purple smells so much more delicious than the original So Elixir. When I first bought it and applied it, I wasn’t too impressed with it, but I was sold within the hour. The juice smells rich and fruity but is not overly sweet, instead it smells dark and sexy in a very unique way. It actually smells like the color purple to me. Also it kinda reminds me of Thierry Mugler’s Alien, minus the woody and earthy thingie.
igor1777 – :
What a funny perfume this is. I always believed Alien to be the perfect perfume fit for the colour purple but I will have to change that: this is it!
On the package it promises you a floral woody scent – and that’s true but only after two hours of wearing! 🙂 First spritz I’m hit with a scent that is reminiscent of Hubba Bubba bubblegum (the grape flavor) – not bad really but also quite peculiar when looking at the notes. The magic of perfumery I guess!
Hubba Bubba moves along after about 30 minutes and we enter the sweet phase during which I cannot pinpoint any note to be honest. Still not bad but ???
2 hours in I finally enter the ! phase – sweet floral with a notch of woody notes and vanilla. No incense or patchouli on me but since I love strong patchouli perfumes it might be that it escapes my nose here because its used very moderate.
Verdict: Fun and after a while quite sensual – a comfort scent that can also be used for a fun night out! Lasting power seems to be good.
PS: If you love or loved BS Midnight Fantasy but think you’ve either grown out or tired of it – try this one. In some ways it’s the bigger sister.
mymnenarems – :
I was surprised and yet not surprised to learn the notes this actually has….
These are common notes found in perfumes I both like and which smell good one me, but which tend to be heavier orientals &/or gourmands.
However, on me, it smells like…strawberries and cream. It’s very straightforward on me, but still manages to be distinctive. People love this on me, and I enjoy wearing it regularly.
It’s very light and springy considering the notes listed for it are often in heavier scents. I love that I can wear this in warm weather, as the heavier scents I tend to be drawn to are not wearable on me then.
витаминка123 – :
I loved So Elixir and used almost one bottle of it, then got tired of it. First I didn’t even want to try So Elixir Purple because of the strong tuberose note – I do not like tuberose, it gives me a headache.
Now I did try Purple, and after the first notes softened, the dry down became very nice, and I was surprised by the freshness of this aromatic scent.
This perfume smells like ripe grapes, but has the freshness in it too. I like it a lot.
I got a 30 ml bottle for free from YR, yet this smells like a more expensive perfume. I’m never shy to tell that I’m wearing Yves Rocher perfume, even though some women look down on them (and those who wear them).
Stays long on my skin.
vergilkkii – :
Smells a little bit like Joop Homme, pre reformulation. This is a gorgeous fragrance, love it 🙂
ivanka – :
This is sweet and fruity to me, like grapes or blackberries, and maybe a little lemon zest with something warmer underneath. Even so, it seems like it would suit winter best, it has something dense and cozy about it, although I don’t get any outright woody/spicy notes. Doesn’t really seem very floral or woody at all. It’s a little screechy sweet in the opening, then it calms down and warms up a little to have a jammy kind of feel, it reminds me a little bit of a fruity version of Parisienne, it has a touch of leathery vetiver in the drydown, but still very light. I used one of the little towelette samples, if that makes a difference.
ovsyan – :
This has a strong sweet, almost bubblegum smell, when first sprayed. It then settles to a more subtle and pleasant sweetness. I really like this perfume but sadly it just doesn’t last and the sillage is almost non-existent on me.
Юлия – :
This does smell a bit like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle very briefly when first applied. Settles down to a much softer fragrance. Lovely smell, but such a shame you can’t really smell it after about 20 minutes. If you like very subtle fragrance then this would be the one for you
BlopSealley – :
It’s a bit too strong at the beginning, but then it evolves into pleasant and comforting scent. Patchouli and tonka bean are dominant and you get a hint of bergamot as well, but I can also smell dark grapes in the drydown, which is not one of the notes, so I’m perplexed. It’s too sweet to wear it every day, I like it the most during cold autumn evenings. Longevity is very good, I also like the simplicity of the bottle.
aqs609Diobtetty – :
I’m just gonna cut right to the chase and say this smells like hair dye! A few months ago I dyed my hair at a really expensive hair salon, even weeks after I had dyed it my hair smelt amazing and everyone who had a whiff said it smelt amazing! It was of course the hair dye that had made my hair smell as lovely because when I was getting my hair dyed I could really detect a strong smell! This perfume smells exactly like that hair dye! Of course this smells nice and so but I wouldn’t want to always walk around smelling like expensive hair dye!
kserh – :
So far any perfume I did not like turned out to have patchouli in it, and/or rose. Yet purple is my favorite color so when I saw I could get a bottle for free with an order, I decided to take the opportunity. I am happy I did so far! I have had it on me yesterday during a long evening and re-applied to keep the smell going because I kept sniffing it! So good for winter couch potato sessions! I do smell incense/earthy stuff lingering around something sweet, which is tuberose I think because it smells a bit like honey. I do not know exactly what bergamot or vetiver smells like but I assume those are the notes that ‘burn’ my nose a bit, but in a nice way. It ‘heats up’ the scent, especially in the beginning. It dries down into loads of woodsy notes with incense, the benzoin and tonka bean keep it together in a warm and almondy sweet hug 🙂
It seems like I only like patchouli in YR scents since I fell in love with the male scent Ambre noir which is heavy on patchouli and also has lavender in it which I really hate (in air refreshers and scent candles so I avoided it in perfumes so far).
дядька-2 – :
I got this as a sample. But its unbelievable how Yves Rocher has done this.
This perfume is great. It reflects a greatness like the great perfumes. Its spicy with a deep scent of the tuberose. The incense and the vetiver give a unisex scent to it.
Deep down there is some musky flowery mix of scent.
Again a great perfume for a low price but with the greatness of a well know perfume.
Is it only for women? I don’t know but unisex is a quality that belongs to all great perfumes.
Alyssa_fromAF – :
Luckily I can’t smell much tuberose in this fragrance. On my skin, it is pleasant aromatic & woody scent. Mysterious, feminine, elegant, suitable for a night out.
igor12463 – :
it is very similar with belle d’opium by ysl with cheaper price 🙂 if we think about the belle dopiums’ poor longevity and sillage, this is the best replica for me 🙂
Razolla – :
Such a great perfume! I honestly did not expect this from Yves Rocher considering my last experiences with the brand were with Yria and Comme Une Evidence – two perfumes that are very mature and demanding. This fragrance is complex but much more lively.
On my skin I mostly get patchouli and bergamot, on the dry down incense and tuberose also get more prominent and I can sniff some vanilla after a bit but the patchouli-bergamot kick stays for quite a while. Unfortunately, considering how much I like tonka bean, I am disappointed there is no trace of it on my skin.
This fragrance really reminds me of Midnight Poison which also opens with very prominent patchouli and bergamot. It also smells a bit like DKNY Be Delicious Night when both fragrances dry down (I can be imagining but I can sometimes smell berries in So Elixir). I saw a lot of people find similarities with Alien and was really surprised because I did not sense anything like it but only until a friend tried it on. And now, this is a truly good fragrance in my opinion – when it has the potential to develop differently on different people rather than those boom-and-gone manufactured scents.
mzh403speagoessenda – :
Mystery, sensuality, grace, inner depth and simplicity in one. Fresher than “So elixir” but in the same time more feminine, more versatile, subtle. Sometimes reminds me “Alien” by Mugler. The same mysterious vibe ( but more acceptable for everyone than “Alien”), dreams, impossible hopes, desires and an adult winter (because it’s warm, balsamic and rich, but just with a touch of freshness) fairy-tale. A generous chipry wonder. French chic careless attitude, an intoxicating and elegant scent.
irt477Diobtetty – :
Simple, but nice.
I got it as a present from Yves Rocher… 🙂
For me its not fruity… no grapes… not cheap…
On me it is a little bit “growing”…
not heavy,… but remarkable: patchouli and tuberose! … simply nice 🙂 LOVE, LOUVE
<<<<<< 2 days later now: the more I “wear” it.. the more I like it !!! <3
Together with the SEP body-lotion (which contains Mandarin) it smells nearly like “Ange ou Demon Le Secret Elixir Givenchy for women” ! <3
taison – :
OOOPS sorry I just hit the submit button a little to much LOL
Sergik-SX – :
Just LOVE this perfume, bought the EDP Purple based on reviews, boy was I glad I did. I also purchased the So Elixir as well, Which I think is stronger, but something about Purple just wins me over…..LOVE it
mazur1980 – :
So Elixir + grape juice + tuberose = So Elixir Purple
bergor – :
I agree with some of the reviews here.
This opens with something like sweet vanillic grapes, and something that gives it a slight similarity to TM Alien. But that changes.
I’m convinced that it’s not tuberose in this perfume, it’s orange blossom. As it’s drying this starts to remind me of the same orange blossom that I find in Elie Saab. So… It ends up smelling like a sweet, grapey orange blossom which is nice but nothing amazing. It’s very floral and smooth.
It’s not however, something I’d go and buy.
artilyclewica – :
Not bad, a little bit on the cheap side but interesting enough.
It opens with a good blast of grapey smell, not too artificial, then it’s floral but vetiver is quite strong in the middle. Then comes the patchouli and the final effect is a soft patchouli fragrance with sweet notes around. Nice and quite longlasting but nothig thrilling here for me.
ppvxxx – :
The tuberose note is the leading in this fragrance for sure. Only in this fragrance it smells like Isabella grape. I know its flavor very well, because this grape grows in my Moscow area garden. Dark and purple!
A little bit reminds by the smelling like Isabella grape tuberose note Covet Pure Bloom by Sarah Jessica Parker, but So Elixir Purple is darker.
This fragrance is charming. I wish it was only more noticeable and long-lasting. The same thing I wish to all fragrances by Yves Rocher.
Tiana – :
I love it and i’m not disappointed at all. the beginning smells slightly grapeish or plummy to me, then comes the patch and i’m so glad it’s not overwhelming to my nose. I love this for cooler weather. the incense and woodish notes are perfect for the cold. lasts well over 4 hrs on me and I can still smell it slightly.
Tsenitel – :
I agree that this has a touch of Alien to it, but with less depth, and a more painful, alcohol ridden drydown. Nothing too offensive, but I just keep smelling 90 % sweetpea and 10% flat florals. Is it just me or does no one else get that sweetpea vibe?
All in all a bit of a disappointment since I love a good many other fumes from Yves Rocher.
domino1977 – :
Interestingly enough, I smell Patchouli and sweet purple flowers…. iris predominantly. My nose agrees with a previous reviewer, who smells no tuberose whatsoever. Perhaps I am too much influenced by the color!
All in all, a far less interesting and complex fragrance than Yves Rocher’s (discontinued ) Iris Noir or Avon’s Imari Seduction. They are very similar in aura, but So Elixer has a distinctly simplistic attitude. Not offensive, but hardly memorable.
It does, however, come in a rather lovable bottle – which nicely presents the way the actual juice smells. In addition, there seems to be a touch of Alien here, but with a gentle, inoffensive presence.
My conclusion:
Although I personally prefer either of the “purple” fragrances listed above, So Elixer is a safe giftable for your favorite fruitchouli lover.
atmir79 – :
Not being much of a fan of the original Yves Rocher So Elixir, perhaps I should not be that surprised to find that I do not really like So Elixir Purple either. I will say that it is a true flanker–the original juice is present and accounted for, but it has been dressed up in purple. This means that if you number among the fans of the original, then you might or might not enjoy wearing this variation on that theme. What’s a pretty sure bet is that if you never liked So Elixir to begin with, you’re unlikely to like this.
It might just be the color association, but I am also reminded a tad bit of my memory of Sarah Jessica Parker Covet Pure Bloom. Well, except that the (abstract) flowers were louder. Maybe the overwhelming sense of very tenacious chemicals in both is tying them together in some way. Or the fact that I will probably never wear either of them ever again.
Here there seems to be a blob of grape jelly tossed into the original So Elixir and mixed. The combination reminds me a bit of one of the Britney Spears fragrances, except that the unmistakeable sweaty musk of the original So Elixir completely dominates this scent. As for the alleged tuberose said to mark this flanker as distinct, well, to my nose it remains only alleged…
Not for me.
Jay_simpson – :
I found that spraying on this perfume was like slipping on a soft comfortable sweater. One that also happens to drop low in the neckline and hug your form. Comfortable and sexy is not a very common accomplishment but So Elixier Purple really managed to do that for me. If sprayed on my skin I really don’t get a grape or Dimetapp scent at all, but I will say I’ve noticed it cloying to a scarf so I think body temperature is an important factor here.
I don’t really think of this as either a night or a daytime fragrance, you could wear it almost anywhere any time.
ryzoff – :
I find that one perfect for a real woman, proud and sure of herself who wants to seduce and knows how to seduce, a very strong tuberose suitable mostly for women older than 35, thats a great scent than would be a worldwide success if Gucci ,ysl or a similar company would have launched
fuz554InsuffBooni – :
Yawn. A million modern perfumes smell just like this. Chemically ‘fru-chouli’.
Cheap-smelling – like something a modern young teen would love. ‘Fake grape’ sounded really nice but nope, I’m not getting that at all. I LOVE patchouli but it’s just murdered here.
Have a new mini bottle which will probably end up in a swap or something.
IODINE – :
really reminds me of Alien.nice one
mag1998 – :
I dont think its similar with the original. It smells cheap on my skin , so bad 🙁 .I love Yves Rocher perfumes but not this one. Like I have grape chewing gum in my skin when i use this So Elixir Purple .
But the good thing is , I only buy the travel size haha
killerviktor – :
Very nice! It’s strange; when I first sprayed it, I really got that menthol/muscle rub scent, but then it dried down to a floral-patchouli smell. Upon reapplication about an hour later, I get that fruity zing at the very beginning, what people are calling grape-y but I imagine is really the bergamot, then a lot of vetiver. The vetiver is probably what was registering to me at first as muscle rub. I don’t really smell tuberose, interestingly enough, or it’s blended in such a way that it doesn’t stand out.
I got this in a swap, and I had been hoping it would fall along the lines of very edgy, niche-like French fragrances that are outside of my usual fruity-floral-gourmand boundaries. It’s as I hoped! This will be one of my “don’t mess with me” perfumes.
Edited to add: this fragrance has become a great love of mine, and I now have a backup bottle and the lotion thanks to a most generous Fragrantican!
chelovec_11 – :
Instant love. A bit exotic, sensual but playful thanks to the (purple!) grapes, sweet but not exaggerated, somehow harsh but in a very pleasant way. Wearable in any season, as long as it pleases you. And it does please me, everytime.
mtarhangel – :
I like this scent,Has a grape/blackberry hit nice and warm scent,It’s my summer evening scent as its not too heavy and kind of mellow,find it quite similar to Black XS for her 🙂
which I also like,Got this by chance as a nice person sent me a small bottle,so a bargain 🙂
wwwangel – :
I didn’t realize someone’d say it’s similar to the original version. When it appeared I didn’t pay much attention and even never tried, coz really used to think, So elixir Purple is something between Iris noire and So Elixir(original). The other day I saw it being sold in small bottles, in the beauty market, the price was under 10$, the same day I went to YR store to buy the new blue mascara, occasionally I smelled Purlpe elixir, and I was really shocked. Completely different from original version and even from all the YR-perfumes(which all have something familiar unside)! Like a crazy I dashed back to the beauty market thinking where exactly I saw it. Got there 10 minuter before closing, bought it. It’s so wonderful! As I wrote above, if I had tried it before not knowing it was YR, I would think it’s Snoopy fragrance(Swedish, for teens). First it’s like grape bubblegum or grape lip gloss and then it goes out into sweet-sour notes but still keeps the top grape notes, just intensifies them in some way. So, it’s great surprise for me! This perfume is definetely for summertime and good choice for girls! Yesterday I bought a new Hello kitty top, they perfectly suit each other!:)
zurd – :
So today I sampled it in the YR store, it is very similar to the original So Elixir in the begining. I then forgot I d put it on and when I got home I thought to my self why am I smelling Bvlgari Rose Esentielle(which is my favourite perfume)???? And I smelled my wrist and there it was, So Elixir Purple is very similar to the Bvlgari in the drydown. Overall, a beautiful scent!
boom777 – :
I don t know how it smells but i find it funny that people compare it with Alien EDT, So Elixir and Cacharel Amor Amor temptation which are not similar at all lol ;