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GuerlainThe nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser
Elixir Charnel Floral Romantique
Description
The story behind this fragrance
Elixir Charnel Floral Romantique opens with a brightness that feels almost herbal—mate and petitgrain create an airy, slightly spiced opening before mandarin orange arrives with citrus warmth. The heart unfolds into dense florals: carnation's clove-tinged spice mingles with jasmine's indolic depth and ylang-ylang's creamy, almost custard-like sweetness, while tiare flower adds a coconut-tinged roundness. As the composition settles, candied chestnut and tea emerge, grounding the florals in something warm and almost edible, while virginia cedar introduces a dry woody spine and benzoin anchors everything in soft, amber-like resin—the bright florals slowly fading to that caramel-sweet chestnut and creamy wood.
The Composition
A symphony of notes that unfold over time
TOP NOTES
First impression · 15–30 minutes
HEART NOTES
The soul · 2–4 hours
BASE NOTES
The lasting impression · 4+ hours
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