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So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum

2012Men

woody up front, then amber, settling into vanilla.

So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum by Yves Rocher is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Salamagne. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose and Vetiver; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Tonka…

woody amber vanilla warm spicy

Nose: Marie Salamagne

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Tuberose, Vetiver
Drydown· 6h+
Patchouli, Incense, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Woodsy Notes, Benzoin

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

94%

79%

75%

67%

65%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall39%Winter38%Spring15%Summer8%Night61%Day39%Wears female84%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum smell like?

woody up front, then amber, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: woody, amber, vanilla.

What notes are in So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum?

Top: Bergamot. Heart: Tuberose, Vetiver. Base: Patchouli, Incense, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Woodsy Notes, Benzoin.

How long does So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum best for?

Fall is the top pick (39%). Winter is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum?

Night wear leads at 61%. Day is a secondary pick at 39%.

Is So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 84% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made So Elixir Purple Eau de Parfum?

Composed by Marie Salamagne. Released in 2012.

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