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Elixir (EDT)

2008

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Versions Timeline

2008

Elixir (Original Release)

Price Range
$80 – $110

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivia Giacobetti

"Elixir is a unisex woody-spicy fragrance released by Penhaligon's in 2008. Its structure combines a cool eucalyptus opening with cardamom, citrus-floral accents, and dry cedar. The heart places Turkish rose absolute alongside cinnamon leaf, rosewood, mace, and jasmine. Incense, woods, benzoin, tonka bean, vanilla, and red sandalwood create a warm, balsamic drydown. The composition is distinctive, elegant, and niche-leaning, with the eucalyptus helping to keep the rose and spices from becoming overly heavy. It is now regarded as a discontinued and increasingly collectible Penhaligon's release."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Mysterious
Sophisticated
Warm
Creative

Occasions

Dinner
Date
Formal
Night Out
Daily Use

Fun Facts

Elixir was created by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti.

The fragrance was sold in both 50 ml and 100 ml bottles during its original retail period.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FreshSpicyWoodyFloralResinousSmokySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

eucalyptus
cardamom
orange blossom absolute
white cedar
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

turkish rose absolute
cinnamon leaf
rosewood
mace
egyptian jasmine absolute
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

frankincense
guaiac wood
benzoin
tonka bean
vanilla
red sandalwood

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Elixir is generally experienced as a dry, spicy, rose-centered woody oriental with eucalyptus freshness, incense depth, and a balsamic vanilla-tonka drydown. Its unusual construction is often praised for balancing rose and spice without excessive heaviness, while its discontinued status has contributed to a collector-oriented reputation.”

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