More about Hermès Elixir des Merveilles
Elixir des Merveilles by Hermès is a 2006 oriental fougere eau de parfum for women, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Orange peel opens it bright and zesty. Siam resin, amber, Peru balsam and caramel form a rich, sweet heart. Cedar, patchouli, oak, incense, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla sugar leave a warm, balsamic base. Amber and woody, Hermès Elixir des Merveilles is at its best in winter and fall, by day.
Featured Notes
Elixir des Merveilles opens with Orange Peel, a heart of Siam Resin, Amber, Peru Balsam, Caramel, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Oak, Incense.
- Top Notes
- Orange Peel
- Heart Notes
- Siam Resin, Amber, Peru Balsam, Caramel
- Base Notes
- Cedar, Patchouli, Oak, Incense
Longevity & Projection
Elixir des Merveilles is best suited to winter and fall and daytime.
What does Elixir des Merveilles smell like?
Elixir des Merveilles opens with Orange Peel, develops into a heart of Siam Resin, Amber, Peru Balsam, Caramel, and settles into a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Oak, Incense, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Sugar. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Elixir des Merveilles last?
Elixir des Merveilles offers balanced performance suitable for all-day wear. Longevity and projection vary with skin chemistry, season and application — see the community reviews above, or try a decant first to gauge how it performs on your own skin.
What's similar to Elixir des Merveilles?
Fragrances with a similar character include Purple Stain, Stardust, Bonbon. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Elixir des Merveilles — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Elixir des Merveilles samples?
You can buy authentic Elixir des Merveilles by Hermès samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Elixir des Merveilles by Hermès is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Orange Peel.




