Chanel N°5 Elixir Sensuel Chanel for women

I don't have much to add to the previous reviews. I also loved this formulation. My only complaint is that it doesn't last long, on my skin at least:(

That pyramid is missing a whole bunch of notes. This gets right to the mimosa-rich heart of No 5 extrait from the start, and with the ambery base also poking through, it reminds me of a cross between No 5 and Bois des Iles. Rich, sweet, just a hint of powder. I've loved No 5 in many (all?) of its variations over the years, but this is definitely my new favourite.

Chanel No. 5 Sensual Elixir: It's everything I love about the original No. 5, but gently updated. It's all there, sans the prickly aldehydes: the softness, the creamy florals, and the smooth powdery warmth. It's the olfactory equivalent to rolling naked down a hill of cashmere.

Aah, Nº5...how I love thee...let me count the ways.

So I got a bottle of this beauty for my birthday, and when I first sniffed it out of the bottle, I wasn't impressed. It smelled nothing like the original EDP. But I put some on me and...

...a strange mystical thing happened.

It turned into what i recognized to be the complex bouquet that is Nº5. I couldn't believe it. Now I wish it had greater silliage and a tad more aldehydes...this smelled almost exactly like the original. And the crystal stopper is a very nice touch. I think this is going to be a smell I wear everyday....even if it is a few drops before bed. ;)

when i apply this i smell baby wipes.. powder ..and hmm babies.. new born babies.. clean skin..i smell my mother on that perfume..i dont understand how they call it sexual elixer.. its the total opposite of any thing sexual ..its pure...light..plain..simple..airy..angelic. ..its so soft ..its like a whisper..its so light..like a breath of air..its almost cloudy..its cold..almost dead..
so powdery..it smells like old make up powder..maybe the back stage of Marilyn Monroe make up room smelled like that..its so 50 ies..there is something in the very back maybe the aldehydes that make it special or memorable..in a discrete way...it s a skin scent it envelops your skin as a second skin it lays there as if you have applied powder plain white unscented powder with a hint of muskiness and aldehydes..softer ones..it turns in your skin and gives you a cloudy vail of hmmmmm i dont know is it sheerness..is it purity..its definitely something white..very white..very elusive..with a hint of lemon..i smell my grandfather in it too..it smells old in a nostalgic way..it has a heart tightening sensation about it in my heart..
its a fine simple french legend..that will stand the test of time..

perfume rating 4 out 5
bottle rating 4.4 out of 5
this review was about the no5 sensual elixir from the seductive collection
its not in the normal perfume alcoholic form. it feels like a viscous solution. its a pour out bottle edp perfume bottle ,that you open the cap and use it or pour it out on your pulse points.. it feels like a serum.. a heavy viscous composition that doesn't feel oily.. but is like light serum ..
its 50 ml
bought from bloomingdales..at about 100 us $
they always hide them inside counters and are not found easily always out of stock..they are like the hidden treasures that you have to hunt for..

I tried this in the store today from a tester. At first, I was inclined to believe it was just the Edp formula in gel form. An hour later, however, and the composition deviated entirely from the other formulae, deciding on a gorgeous woody(cashmeran?) amber and iris drydown that isn't too anything. A perfectly blended fragrance with good longevity and perfect sillage, this ends up being a steal for the price. Though I'm not the biggest fan of the uber-musk in the parfum or the terrible dated vanilla amber of the Edp, the EDT is perfection and I can recommend this as a perfect night-time compliment to the current EDT.

Just received this treassure of a perfume this morning and oh my God, it is simply beautiful. Such a luxury scent. I want to swim it, SLEEP in it! So soft, yet still so very intriguing and bubbling with personality. Sensuel? Oh, yes indeeeeed :o)

P.S. Just needed to add, that this wonderful luxury scent has a very weak lasting power, maybe because it's a gel? The scent, on me, is gone within two hours, and even though the gel, to me, is a pleassure to use, it's a little disappointing, that it doesn't have the longevity I somehow expected from this brand

I have just ordered it! My instinct tells me I am going to adore this one. I have the original Chanel No 5, but rarely use it, as it, for me that is, is a perfume to be worn on very special occasions. I am utterly and deeply "in love" with this unique, timeless scent though, and look soooo much forward to having this sensual, smooth and softer edition of it, so I can wear it more often!

Smelled divine when applied on skin, but....but gone in 10 minutes! Which never happened to Chanels on my skin before..Shame. A definite beauty though- much softer than the other N5 flukes, girlier and a crowd pleaser..

An absolute beauty...
Entering my 30's & yearning for a more sophisticated scent, my only regret is that I didn't discover this sooner. This is such a gorgeous fragrance and seems to be pleasing to all ages. (I had to snicker at another reviewer describing her young daughter's love of the perfume as my 4 year old son loves it as well).
Very easy to wear, subtle and so sophisticated. If I had to choose one perfume for the rest of my life, this would be the one.

This is one of my favorite perfumes ever, in any form I can get it in. Elixir is the BEST form of it on me and to my nose. I LOVE it. It's softer Than No. 5 EDP or T, sexier, yes, sensual. And definitely a heady elixir!

While I really like this perfume, it oddly reminds me of my brother's shaving cream! That aside, it's a soft, light powdery scent that I love wearing on days when I like to lounge around my home and watch tv! I'm always comforted when I put this on. This is something I only wear on these occasions but it could also be worn out for special events as well.

I was wearing this today to test it out and I was at first disappointed that the silage was so low. Out of the blue my 5 year old daughter kept coming around and sniffing me on my wrists and neck....I thought she would tell me it was stinky but she smiled and said "you smell pretty mommy". It is a fragrance that I am going to have to get used to because I am more used to all the fruity florals of today, but to my daughters un-biased nose it was beautiful. She told me it smelled like flowers...and all I could smell was powder and aldehydes. Her nose is obviously more refined than my own.

What a great surprise! I don't like Chanel No.5, strong aldehydes make it unwearable for me.
Elixir however opens with soft aldehydes, but iris kicks in fast and amber follows iris even faster. The whole fragrance works on my skin in a fast forward mode, doesn't give me enough time to enjoy any particular note. I can't believe myself saying this, but I wish the aldehydes stayed for longer, I really enjoy them in Elixir.
It's a beautiful fragrance, it's soft, luxurious and it will earn it's wearer well deserved admiration and respect.
It's easy to wear as it doesn't go to extremes, all notes are presented well and blend beautifully. It's so well balanced that it's almost a little boring.

I keep coming back to this one every year during the winter, it just feels right. Majestic,elegant, stabilizing, confident, smooth and comforting all at once. It's a little bit tighter construct than regular Chanel No 5, which was my signature scent in highschool (a long long time ago). This is more of the night out on the town version. Always classy, this is a scent for a true lady who is always appropriately attired, yet alluring and seductive.

Gorgeous, Classy, alluring, sexy, mysterious, slightly glamorous, enchanting, mezmorizing, addictive. ooooh my my my Sensual Elixir is magic in a bottle.

My only complaints are the lasting power, the sillage, and I feel it needs a bit more aldahydes.

I've been layering this with Chanel no5 Eau Premier. I would love it if I could just bottle and mix the two. Then it would be perfect. I'm wondering if then tho it might smell more like the original pure or edp..lol

All these chanel no5's confuse me. I'm currently trying to get my hands on some vintage pure form and edp and do some side by side comparison to find the perfect one for me.

I am a newly born no5 Lover and I couldn't be happier. I understand this scent now (I think it brilliant) What I do know is that I love sensual elixer..I did not like the new EDT and I very much like Eau Premier.. I think premier tho , lacks the iris / orris root, I do still like the premier however... I think it's a fantastic summertime version . Then I took a look at the notes for the edp.. and seems like yes.. that may be the one I'm looking for. So annoying really

I hate this one, all I can smell is rose rose rose and cheap soap. Well I gave it to my sister-problem solved. It was a waste of my money.I love Allure.

I adore ylang ylang, orris and jasmine. This is my favourite version through years of parfum, edT, EdP.... This is silk taffeta, creamy with a "rustle". You have to experience the ritual and dab it on, no instant gratification "spritz". I love this Fall into Winter. With a light hand it is office friendly and for evening and an outing to see the Nutcracker Suite in December. I believe each woman wears it differently to make it her own.

Ah...

A blossom laden bitter orange tree grove flourishing around a frozen lake. I love the seasonal contradiction of Elixir Sensuel's gobsmackingly gorgeous opening.

Everything about CN5 ES works from the immaculate presentation to the quaint glass stopper used to administer the runny honey that is Elixir Sensuel.

One drop to the wrists and my world becomes a tranquil paradise.

This sensual elixir warms up into familiar territory by becoming a bouncier version of my beloved CN5 EDP. ES has loads of naturally occurring youthful collagen plumping up her cheeks to CN5 EDP's somewhat sallow expression. In no way am I belittling CN5 (OMG that would be downright sacrilege - burn me at the stake RIGHT NOW!) no no no. My nose simply recognises the glamorous CN5 heart.

Elixir Sensuel honours the tradition impeccably. She is slightly more curvaceous in her portrayal and her curves create a warmth unique to her expression.

Between the original No.5, Eau Premiere and this, this one is definitely my favourite. The orris, musk and ylang ylang come out beautifully on my skin, with a hint of a mildly soapy jasmine, making it soft and creamy. This seems less like a typical Chanel to me, but I think this is because the aldehydes are so muted. I think this would be a very lovely and inoffensive day time scent.

lovely!! but everybody tells me that it lasts longer than chanel 5 edt, the spray , i don;t seem to smell it at all. it doesn;t spread the scent. i know a perfume should't be invasive, because it can be vulgar...but still...

Ooohhhhhh, this smells soooo good! Pretty, lightly sweet, a smidgen powdery, petite fresh and lovely, an so very, very feminine. The previous reviews used some good adjectives to describe the Elixir Sensuel: Comforting, Luxurious, Stunning!
When I bought this at the store I was ooh'ing and awe'ing so much that one sales woman accross the floor yelled over to me "The Elixir is my favorite too!" And the other sales woman who was waiting on me said "YES! I love the Elixir too and so does my husband." We were all happy ladies that day and enjoying ourselves.
This version is so much nicer than the spray version. If you want to like Chanel #5, then try the Elixir Sensuel and expand from there.

This is luxurious! This is how you and your perfume become one. If only all fumes could be made in this form.

It doesn't overwhelm you upon application like a spray. It's like a seduction... it's soft touch caresses you and then hugs onto your skin. This version of No.5 is to die for. And for those of you who don't find the spray wearable... this elixir is for you!

I find this so much wearable than the EdP. It goes really well with my skin chemistry. I can actually smell the perfume, and not a blast of aldehydes, as in the EdP. It still is soapy, but in a good, fresh,clean and sweet way. I cannot detect any specific flowers though, but I love it.I've been wearing ES with the No. 5 body lotion, and I alternate it with Eau Premiere/body lotion. I think both combinations are wonderfull.I prefer these 2 combinations to the No. 5 EdP.

One of my personal favorites. All the fragrance notes are present at once. Lasts longer and those notes I find less than desirable on their own blend wonderfully. A floral, classic, femmine
fragrance.

This is softer than the original much more wearable it is a gel fragrance that isn't sticky on the skin.But it doesn't interest me I guess No.5 isn't for me.

Agree it lasts better than the original. I bought it while travelling last year but broke the bottle and had beautiful smelling luggage for a long time. I hope to buy it again some time.

I love No. 5, especially EdT, so sensual and clean, lasting and comforting, although aldehydes are highlighted (what I like) but not here. And I like the whole story about the famous perfume.
Elixir Sensuel is little soapy, but very soft. Applied in drops also very feminine. Once upon a time perfumes were kept in small bottles and sparingly used. Less is more and Elixir is a great way to learn how many drops is enough for full enjoyment.
Elixir Sensuel is so small and practical for any purse, it might be convenient in natural spray, but I like this way. Slightly different from the famous No.5 (EdT or EdP), in dry-down maybe less clean and sharp, but it is Chanel, authentic and quite different from other brands.
Sometimes I'm not sure whether it is unisex, as it can be feminine and/or men's cologne, but no doubt with Chanel, the female fragrance will be worn only by women. Incredibly longlasting and impressive, the perfect choice for an elegant evening out.

This is my fave version of No. 5. It wear so well and the powdery note is very dominant. Much younger with a provocative side. Highly recommend!

I find this formulation wears better on my skin than the original alcohol based version as it brings out the ylang ylang/rose accents more. Bought it on a trip to NY one Christmas so the smell always transports me back there!