EucalyptusOpens with
Turkey Red RoseHeart
IncenseDries down to
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Penhaligon's · Sold as unisex
Elixir
The moment when a library door opens to reveal the rich scent of old books and warm wood, where spices and flowers mingle in a cozy cocoon.
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ElixirPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Penhaligon's and crafted by Olivia Giacobetti, Elixir is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that balances rich warmth with aromatic complexity. The composition opens with the freshness of eucalyptus and cardamom before giving way to a heart of Turkey Red Rose and Egyptian Jasmine. It settles into a smoky and balsamic base of incense, cedar, and red sandalwood, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both modern and lasting.
Apply Elixir to pulse points for a deeper experience — the smoky base notes take about an hour to fully bloom. It’s best worn during cooler weather when its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Elixir, Penhaligon's
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Olivia Giacobetti
Olivia Giacobetti has an uncanny ability to creat an atmosphere. Having completed her training at Robertet, she founded her own perfume laboratory, Iska, and dedicated her career to doing that.
“Echoes of everyday life and nature: fletting emotions, moods, details, attitudes... the many small fragments of life that bear new images.”
Olivia Giacobetti · Frédéric Malle perfumer page (scraped brand_site_bio)
Designer Penhaligon's
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