Aphrodisiac Elixir by Shakira

Had it loved it the moment I met it and bought it without hesitation: fruity-floral fresh and energising without the sweetness dominating. Perhaps it’s better to say the sweetness was cut through by an aquatic luminous accord that balanced it perfectly. I adored the dry-down and received compliments from both men and women. I used 50ml of the bottle (a lot!). After a while as I acquired other fragrances I gradually moved away from it. I kept it because it was a limited edition. However a year ago a friend smelled it fell in love with it and I gave it to her. It recently ran out and she wanted to buy another. I told her it was discontinued and helped her find a similar one. Where did I find it? Right next to Shakira on the same shelf: Love Rock is muuuuuuyyy similar; I’d almost dare to say it’s the same juice relaunched in a permanent collection… My friend will be the ultimate test haha we’ll see in a few days when she tries it. June 2020 – Four months later my dear friend told me she bought it and indeed they are almost identical haha. What a pity that the packaging for the Elixir line is so so lovely while the Rock line’s bottle is rather ugly.

I’ve been wearing this fragrance for nearly two years; it was a birthday present and I fell in love at first sight. It’s one of the first in my collection: fruity and floral notes that aren’t overpowering. I like that sweet, almost synthetic touch, like caramel without being too much. It’s the sexiest version of the previous Elixir scents, a limited edition that’s no longer available. If you want it, buy Love Rock by Shakira; it’s identical. They seem to recycle formulas. It has a wide trail but doesn’t bother or invade others’ space. I wear it to the office and nobody says anything. A fragrance without complications and fun.

I saw the advert, fell in love with the packaging and the fuchsia colour, and thought it would be similar to Shakira’s floral scent. I went to great lengths to get it as it was already out of stock. However, once I finally had it, I wasn’t as keen as I expected. It smells of red berries, but at first it reminded me of a children’s marker. After a few hours, the fragrance changes and becomes much softer.

I bought this fragrance today: it’s very fresh and sweet without being cloying, ideal for wearing during the day. What lingers most on my skin is the scent of raspberry, apple and rose. It’s delicious, not an arrogant fragrance nor does it smell like cheap cologne. It’s perfect for the office or school, to feel fresh and clean-scented.