Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal by Guerlain
Women 2008
Description
Guerlain Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal is a fruity chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 2008, this composition was created by Christine Nagel and Sylvaine Delacourte. Its olfactive structure unfolds with a top note of white peach, a heart of rose, and a base of patchouli and vanilla.
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Key notes
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Top
white peach
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Heart
rose
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Base
patchouli
Community
408 votes
- Positive 81%
- Negative 15%
- Neutral 3.4%
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
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Season
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222 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal
Guerlain Elixir Charnel Chypre Fatal is a fruity chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 2008, this composition was created by Christine Nagel and Sylvaine Delacourte. Its olfactive structure unfolds with a top note of white peach, a heart of rose, and a base of patchouli and vanilla.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
107 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
146 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
59 votes
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
44 votes
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Do not be put off by the ‘fatal’ in the name of this fragrance. At first, Chypre Fatal can seem like a harsh patchouli that makes some people shy away, but wait ten minutes and you’ll see how the other notes soften the scent considerably. What emerges is a soft peach blended with rose, all wrapped in the creaminess of vanilla, though the patchouli remains the undisputed star. What a patchouli! The truth is, the price is reflected in the quality of the raw materials; if you are a patchouli lover, it will hardly disappoint you. However, if you are looking for high performance, it will be a letdown, as the trail is soft to moderate and lasts around seven hours. Being a rare fragrance to try, I must add that at first it smells very much like the punchy patchouli opening of Angel Muse by Mugler, while when it dries down it recalls the now-discontinued Midnight Poison (only with peach instead of citrus). Even if you don’t plan to buy it, if you get the chance, do not miss the opportunity to give it a sniff!