What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot. The heart brings tuberose and vetiver. On the skin it settles into patchouli and incense. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
So Elixir Purple notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Yves Rocher So Elixir Purple EDP
So Elixir Purple EDP is made by Yves Rocher. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best season for So Elixir Purple
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
So Elixir Purple: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician is a lighter match.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician. Base notes like patchouli and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician.
More from Yves Rocher
The house has 66 perfumes here, led by Monoi Vague d'ete unisex, Cuir de Nuit unisex and So Elixir Bois Sensuel.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like tuberose and patchouli. Less obvious notes include tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
So Elixir Purple dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (7 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (6 shared notes), Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician (7 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser 1 (7 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Does So Elixir Purple project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
When did So Elixir Purple come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.