By Dane
Yet another treasure to steal from your granny (or mum), Aromatics Elixir is a treasure of classic 70's perfumery that, like many from the same era, comes across as much more masculine than any of today's actual masculines.
I would guess that technically speaking, AE would be considered a "green chypre", but I'd almost put it in the same category as the "uncategorizable" Chanel No. 19. Floral, green, mossy, and utterly crisp. Picture a musty earth accord with loads of patchouli, leather-tones, and subtle florals. There's a reason why fragrance like AE remain on the market. Besides having a loyal fan-base, they smell great and are timeless. Unlike Bernard Chant's other masterpiece, Cabochard, AE remains dignified and somehow avoided the reformulations that made so many other classics unrecognizable today.
A little rough around the edges, but still classy, and the only thing worth smelling at the Clinique counter. For another great review, check out Helg's poetic descriptions on Perfume Shrine.
Year: 1971
Perfumer: Bernard Chant
Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Vetiver
2 comments:
I used to wear this a lot more...maybe I should revisit it. It was one of my first purchases as an adult. It is unique, and you gotta love that sillage and lasting power!
Wow, I always thought clinique is advertising with being totally perfume free in all of their products and now u jus teached me a lesson ...
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