Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie
“Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie by Hermès is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a balsamic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie, launched by Hermès in 2018 and crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, is an Oriental Fougère that marries the warmth of amber and vanilla with the freshness of citrus. The composition opens with a bright burst of citrus notes before transitioning into a heart of balsamic and sweet accords, underscored by powdery and caramel undertones. This fragrance embodies a balance between modernity and tradition, characteristic of Hermès's approach to luxury.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Given its enormous sillage, one or two sprays are sufficient to make a statement. The fragrance's moderate longevity means it will evolve throughout the day, so apply early in the morning for maximum impact.
Jean-Claude Ellena
Founding perfumer · 104 fragrances · French
As a disciple and close friend of the legendary Edmond Roudnitska (creator of “Le Parfum de Thérèse”), Jean-Claude Ellena began his career with a minimalistic approach to perfumery. Since then, he has developed this approach into his own distinctive style, which is continually informed by his elegant and quiet way of being, and has been compared by his contemporaries to watercolor sketches and chamber music. Jean-Claude says that a perfume must be like “a soft caress; nothing must shock, nothing must shout”.Jean-Claude Ellena was born in Grasse into a family of perfumers. His training began at age 17, in the most prestigious laboratories – in Grasse, Paris, New York and Geneva – where he always saw himself as self-taught. Roudnitska’s minimalism never left him, however, and his compositions remain focused around a single ingredient, avoiding repetition.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hush of an artisan’s workshop where the scent of fresh ink mingles with aged parchment and warm, amber light.
Fig. 01 — Elixir Des Merveilles Calligraphie, Hermès
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