Elder Lush

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1980

At a glance

Is Elder Lush worth trying?

Elder by Lush is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
green, floral, sweet with Herbal Notes, Black Elder

The first impression

Elder by Lush is a fragrance for women and men. Elder was launched during the 1980's. The nose behind this fragrance is Mark Constantine.

What shapes the scent

green 100%
floral 85%
sweet 70%

The perfumer behind it

Mark Constantine

Mark Constantine

Mark Constantine is a perfumer and co-founder of Lush, with fragrances under B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful such as 1000 Kisses Deep, Dirty, and Cocktail. His work is characterized by bold, natural ingredients and playful, often unisex compositions. He prioritizes ethical sourcing and creative, immersive scent experiences.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Herbal Notes Herbal Notes
Black Elder Black Elder

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Elder Lush

Essence

Elder Lush embodies the Alchemist, a fragrance that transforms the ordinary into the mystical. Herbal notes and black elder conjure an air of quiet magic, as if the wearer knows secrets whispered by the earth itself. It’s a scent for those who see potential in every leaf and petal, turning the mundane into something sacred.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor layers-a woolen shawl draped over a vintage chemise, fingerless gloves, and boots caked with dried mud. Their look is part apothecary, part woodland sage, with pockets always carrying a sprig of something interesting. Their hair might be streaked with herbal dyes, their hands stained with ink or soil.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the interconnectedness of all things, finding divinity in decay and rebirth. Their values are rooted in sustainability and the wisdom of old ways, though they’re not afraid to experiment. They’re the type to save rainwater for potions or turn a city balcony into a tiny Eden.

Relationships

They attract kindred spirits-people who don’t flinch at their odd hours or cryptic musings. Romantic partners are drawn to their depth, though they may need patience for their occasional retreats into solitude. Their love language is teaching: a shared tincture, a pressed flower slipped into a book.

Lifestyle

Their days are rituals: brewing tea from foraged herbs, sketching moon phases in a grimoire, or stirring honey into remedies. Their home smells of beeswax and dried lavender, with jars lining every windowsill. They’re most alive at dusk, when the world feels ripe with possibility.

Shadow

Their fascination with transformation can tip into obsession, losing themselves in projects that border on escapism. They may struggle with practicality, forgetting to tend to the mundane while chasing the sublime.

Conclusion

Elder Lush is a potion in a bottle, a fragrance for those who walk the line between healer and mystic, forever turning the ordinary into gold.