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Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin
The cozy intimacy of a late-night cocoa ritual, where the rich aroma of chocolate and vanilla envelops you in a moment of pure indulgence.
Smells likechocolate
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Elixir Charnel Gourmand CoquinPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessChocolate · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares cacao and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin by Guerlain, launched in 2008 and crafted by perfumers Christine Nagel and Sylvaine Delacourte, is a richly indulgent Oriental Vanilla fragrance. The composition opens with notes of warm spices and cacao, creating an immediate sense of gourmand warmth that evolves into the heart's sweet floral and chocolate tones. A base of vanilla and rum adds depth and complexity, making it a true treat for the senses.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for optimal warmth. The spicy top notes will dissipate quickly, giving way to a lingering base that blooms after an hour. It's best enjoyed close to skin rather than diffused in the air.
Fig. 01 — Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin, Guerlain
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
Co-created with Sylvaine Delacourte
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 8%.