Date Added: 25/07/2015
Clinique Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve is a shockingly fabulous chypre considering when it was launched. It's all that much a fantastic and top notch excellent chypre. In spite of the fact that its not very near to the original creation, it's still totally radiant. The rose/patchouli accord so unmistakably seething in the classic has turned into a light complement in this adaptation which is to a great degree attractive in its own particular way. Apply sensibly; this does a lot more than you can imagine.. certainly worth trying.
by Anna
Date Added: 02/03/2013
The Perfumer's Reserve version of Aromatics Elixir is presented in a lovely brown glass bottle, etched with flowers; the stopper acts as a pulse-point dropped for the perfume. While the fragrance is certainly recognizable in the same line as the original, there is a subtle, smooth almost velvet-like aspect of this version that surrounds you and makes you feel oh-so-sexy in a quiet way. It is closer to the skin than the original, and in comparing the two this reminds me of the difference between Johnny Walker and a fine, 20-year old single malt. Same family, but one is smooooooth and warms your heart and soul. Definitely worth splurging on the Perfumer's Reserve!
by WaterMe
Date Added: 02/03/2013
Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve is a surprisingly excellent chypre considering when it was released. It's very much an excellent and high quality classic chypre similar to Sous le Vent or Mitsouko with a touch of the original Aromatics Elixir just barely showing through. Though not too close to the original AE, it's still absolutely wonderful. The rose/patchouli accord so prominently smoldering in the original has become a light accent in this version which is extremely sexy in its own right.
Apply judiciously; this does in dabs what the original does in large sprays. Absolutely recommended.
by Tracy
Date Added: 02/03/2013
What a nice perfume!! I won't compare it to the original Aromatics Elixir as I find it very different. This is smoother, creamier, sweeter perhaps. Clary sage here is very mossy and earthy. Resins also make it very balmy but not in a heavy way. It is a soft, quiet perfume but never looses its chypre/a bit oriental character. It lasts several hours and I find it properly for morning, as it is not offensive. Adorable!!!!! the price though is very high for only 25 ml.
by Meril
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