Desired Elisire

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Desired Elisire worth trying?

Desired by Elisire is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, woody, vanilla with Saffron, Clove, Cumin

The first impression

Desired by Elisire is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Desired was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Philippine Courtière. Top notes are Saffron, Clove, Cumin and Bergamot; middle notes are Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Carnation and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Amber, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Labdanum.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
woody 85%
vanilla 70%
oud 60%
amber 50%
powdery 40%
fresh spicy 35%
metallic 30%
balsamic 25%
leather 20%

The perfumer behind it

Philippine Courtière

Philippine Courtière

Philippine Courtière is a French perfumer who has composed for 4711, Chloé, and Arabian Oud. Her work includes the fresh Acqua Colonia Coconut Water & Yuzu and the floral Narcissus Poeticus. She also created zodiac-inspired scents for BY SHAMS PERFUMES and the rich Opulent Vanilla for Angel Schlesser.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Saffron Saffron
Clove Clove
Cumin Cumin
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Atlas Cedar Atlas Cedar
Virginia Cedar Virginia Cedar
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Carnation Carnation
Jasmine Sambac Jasmine Sambac

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Bourbon Vanilla Bourbon Vanilla
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Amber Amber
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Patchouli Patchouli
Labdanum Labdanum

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Desired Elisire

Essence

Desired Elisire embodies the Alchemist archetype, a master of transformation who blends opposing elements into golden harmony. The fragrance's alchemical dance of fiery saffron, medicinal oud, and sweet vanilla mirrors the archetype's pursuit of turning base materials into transcendent elixirs. Like the Alchemist's crucible, it balances heat and coolness, spice and resin, creating a potion that feels both ancient and newly discovered.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor opulent textures-brocade waistcoats, hammered silver jewelry, and velvet-lined apothecary cabinets. Their space is a dimly lit laboratory of curiosities: gilded scales, stained glass vessels, and leather-bound grimoires. The scent's cedar-oud-vanilla triad evokes this world where luxury and esotericism intertwine.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in hidden connections-that every scent, like every soul, contains undiscovered layers. The cumin's earthiness and jasmine's luminosity reflect their conviction that divinity exists in the mundane. Their creed is patience; the slow unfurling of labdanum and tonka bean mirrors their trust in gradual revelation.

Relationships

They attract seekers drawn to their aura of secret knowledge. Romantic partners are initiated through rituals-shared incense burning, midnight oil blending. The carnation's spicy warmth suggests intimacy that deepens over time, while the metallic bergamot top note keeps casual admirers at arm's length.

Lifestyle

Their days are measured in tinctures and lunar cycles. Mornings begin with saffron-infused tea; evenings with oud smoke curling toward candlelit ceilings. The fragrance's strong sillage marks their passage through hidden gardens and underground libraries.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can become isolation-the guaiac wood's smokiness turning suffocating. They risk forgetting that not all mysteries need solving, that some vanillas are best enjoyed untampered.

Conclusion

Desired Elisire is the scent of gilded transmutation-a reminder that even the most volatile elements (clove, cumin, patchouli) can find harmony under the Alchemist's careful hand.