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Elixir Store Lavender 11
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character and Style
Elixir Store Lavender 11 is a unisex perfume in a parfum, or extrait de parfum, concentration from the German brand Elixir Store.
It is a fragrance for those who appreciate expressive compositions with a clean green character, spicy nuances, and a deep woody base.
Its character is built around lavender, but it goes beyond the familiar cool freshness: as it develops, citrus, fruity, floral, musky, spicy, and woody facets emerge.
Lavender 11 is designed for both women and men, so it unfolds especially naturally on the skin, depending on the wearer's individual body temperature and personal characteristics.
It belongs to the fougere and woody fragrance families, combining polished herbaceousness with a slightly dry woody character.
This profile makes the composition versatile enough for everyday wear, the office, walks, and occasions when you want to leave a noticeable yet sophisticated impression.
Development and Scent Profile
At first, Lavender 11 comes across as fresh and energetic, thanks to lemon, green apple, and lavender.
The citrus accent adds transparency to the composition, while the fruity note softens its strict fougere profile.
Gradually, the fragrance becomes warmer and spicier: geranium supports its floral facet, while clove and nutmeg lend the scent a distinctive dry piquancy.
In the drydown, the woody accord becomes noticeably stronger. Cedar, cypress, patchouli, and sandalwood create a composed, long-lasting base, while musk makes it smoother and more cohesive.
Thanks to this structure, the fragrance can feel fresh, cool, spicy, and rich at the same time, without turning into a simple lavender soliflore.
Sillage and Wearability
Lavender 11 is described as having very strong sillage, so it is best applied with restraint.
For your first encounter, a small amount on the skin is enough: this makes it easier to assess how the composition develops and understand how the lavender, spices, and woody notes unfold specifically on you.
The fragrance can also last particularly long and project noticeably on clothing, so it is better to adjust the dosage gradually, taking the fabric's density and the size of the space into account.
The composition is especially well suited to cool spring and autumn weather, when its green-woody profile sounds full and expressive.
In summer, its fresh side can be appealing in the morning or evening, although its high concentration calls for careful application.
In the cold season, the spicy and woody facets become softer, deeper, and cozier.
Its Place in the Elixir Store Palette
Elixir Store is a German perfume brand that creates unisex and women's fragrances in parfum, extrait, and eau de parfum concentrations.
Lavender 11 fits this concept well: it is not tied to a particular gender or a specific scenario, instead focusing on quality of scent, richness, and expressive character.
At the same time, the fragrance stands out through its combination of recognizable lavender with apple freshness, spices, cypress, and a dense woody base.
Similar Fragrances
If you enjoy fougere compositions with noticeable longevity and a woody-spicy character, you may wish to compare it with Nu Be / One of Those Mercury [80Hg].
For further exploration in the same direction, you could also consider Alexandria Fragrances Cypress Spring and The Dua Brand Emperor’s Elixir.
These fragrances can help you compare different interpretations of freshness, woodiness, and rich sillage.
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