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Perfumers
Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant
Elixirfeminine
Created by Christine Nagel, Sylvaine Delacourte
Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant by Guerlain is a Oriental fragrance for women. Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant was launched in 2008. Elixir Charnel Oriental Brulant was created by Christine Nagel and Sylvaine Delacourte. Top note is Tangerine; middle note is Almond; base notes are Styrax, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
26%
Spr
23%
Sum
86%
Fall
Day & Night
80%
Day
89%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
498 votes
4.32
Love it
25952%
Like it
18537%
OK
92%
Dislike
449%
Hate it
10%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 49 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The original 2008 Elixir Charnel Oriental Brûlant receives modest appreciation from the community for its balanced sweet Oriental composition, though its perceived similarity to Tonka Impériale and the poor 2016 reformulation have dampened enthusiasm. Fragrance enthusiasts note it's worth buying now due to reported discontinuation, but chemistry-dependent performance and potential reformulation concerns limit broader endorsement.
Strengths
- Beautifully balanced sweet citrus, almond, and vanilla notes
- Elegant French Oriental style that's not overly spicy
- Good longevity and performance
- Sophisticated and mature fragrance profile
Weaknesses
- Reportedly discontinued or being phased out
- 2016 reformulation significantly different from 2008 original
- Can smell very similar to Tonka Impériale, reducing uniqueness
- May become too peppery/spicy depending on skin chemistry
Best for
Evening wearCold weatherMature/sophisticated occasionsUnisex wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
