{"title":"Velixir samples","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir is a young perfume house from Indonesia, founded in 2025, that says it wants to \"redefine accessible luxury in modern perfumery\" and bring Indonesian perfumery to a global stage. The perfumes are Eau de Parfum and carry names from mythology: Icarus, Asteria, Aphrodite, Persephone, Poseidon. Because the range is wide and the names say little about the scent, a few samples side by side are the quickest way in.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"velixir-adonis-sample","title":"Velixir Adonis Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Adonis is a Parfum from FragranceGems' own house. Its recorded notes read lavender, bergamot and mint on top, Madagascar vanilla and benzoin in the heart, amber, tonka bean and woody notes in the base. A parfum is worn in small amounts, so a 10 ml decant is the practical way to learn how it behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lavender, Bergamot, Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender, bergamot, mint\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender, bergamot and mint make an aromatic, cooling top. Lavender brings a herbal calm, bergamot a clear citrus line and mint a cold edge. Together they should feel fresh and clean for the first moments, before the sweeter notes arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVanilla with benzoin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadagascar vanilla and benzoin form the heart. Vanilla is creamy and sweet, and benzoin adds a balsamic, slightly resinous warmth. This is where the perfume turns from cool to warm, and where you will know if it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, tonka and wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is amber, tonka bean and woody notes. They carry the vanilla into a soft, warm ending with some dryness from the wood. If sweet-warm bases are your taste, this is the stage to look forward to, and the one to judge once the mint has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with a very small amount on the forearm, since parfums are normally used sparingly, and let the lavender and mint pass before judging. Then wait for the vanilla and benzoin. Wear it once in daytime and once in the evening to see which suits the turn from aromatic to sweet better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like aromatic openings that warm into vanilla and amber, and who want a perfume with a visible shift from cool to sweet. If lavender and vanilla together sound either cosy or confusing, the sample settles it on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Adonis as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA parfum with a lavender and mint top over vanilla and benzoin is a clear turn, and one that some wearers enjoy and others do not. Velixir is our own house, and the vial is filled at FragranceGems from the original bottle, with our label on it. The full bottle is linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Adonis sweeter than it sounds?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla, benzoin, amber and tonka bean are all recorded below the top, so the lower two thirds lean sweet and warm. The lavender and mint at the start are what keep the opening cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does benzoin do?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenzoin is a recorded heart note alongside Madagascar vanilla. It is a balsamic resin, so expect a warm, slightly resinous layer, which the sample lets you confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the vial a parfum too?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The decant holds the same Parfum as the 100 ml bottle, poured at FragranceGems without any change to its concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693387579546,"sku":"DG-VEL-ADONIS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693387612314,"sku":"DG-VEL-ADONIS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693387645082,"sku":"DG-VEL-ADONIS-010ML","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-adonis-sample.jpg?v=1791495326"},{"product_id":"velixir-aphrodite-sample","title":"Velixir Aphrodite Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Aphrodite is an Eau de Parfum that opens with bergamot, lychee and ginger, moves into peony, rose and cocoa, and rests on patchouli alone. It is a floral gourmand with a dark, earthy end, and a 10 ml decant shows how the cocoa and patchouli sit with the flowers on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Lychee, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Peony, Rose, Cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLychee, ginger, bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is fresh and vital. FragranceGems describes the sharp ginger as giving the exotic sweetness of lychee and the fresh bergamot a bold, tingling lift. Expect a bright and slightly fizzy first impression that catches the attention before the flowers arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeony, rose and cocoa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, peony and rose bring romantic floral shades, set against the dark, powdery warmth of cocoa. FragranceGems says this creates a deep and compelling texture. It is the stage where the gourmand side shows, so notice whether the cocoa feels bitter, powdery or sweet on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA patchouli finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorded base is patchouli alone, described as deep and characteristic, giving an elegant woody stability. After the lychee and cocoa, patchouli brings the earth. Smell your wrist later in the evening to see whether the florals still show through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a cool evening on clean skin, one spray on each wrist, and let the lychee and ginger pass before judging the heart. Try it a second time in the daytime to see whether cocoa and rose still feel romantic in daylight. Write down which stage you like best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like floral gourmand perfumes with something dark underneath, for daily wear, evenings and special occasions in autumn and winter. FragranceGems tags it for women and as moderate in intensity. If chocolate notes in a perfume do not appeal, the sample tells you quickly whether the cocoa here is subtle enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Aphrodite as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeony, rose and cocoa can be romantic or too sweet, depending on skin. Velixir is one of FragranceGems' own houses, so this decant comes from our own bottle, filled and labelled by us. If you later want the full bottle, the page links to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Aphrodite a chocolate perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCocoa is one of three heart notes, next to peony and rose. FragranceGems describes it as dark and powdery rather than sweet, so it works more as a warm shade than as a dessert note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does the base list only patchouli?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe record names patchouli and nothing else for the base, and we copy it as it stands. FragranceGems describes patchouli as the stable, woody close of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a perfume for women only?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for women, but nothing stops anyone from enjoying it. A few days of wear will tell you where you stand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693388136602,"sku":"DG-VEL-APHRODITE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693388169370,"sku":"DG-VEL-APHRODITE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693388202138,"sku":"DG-VEL-APHRODITE-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-aphrodite-sample.jpg?v=1791495327"},{"product_id":"velixir-apollo-sample","title":"Velixir Apollo Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eApollo is a 35 ml Eau de Parfum from Velixir, the FragranceGems house. Its recorded notes are green apple, ginger and bergamot, then clary sage and juniper, resting on amberwood, cedar, tonka bean, olibanum and vetiver. Crisp fruit followed by pine-like herbs and church incense is an unusual line, and a decant is the easy way to hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Apple, Ginger, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Clary Sage, Juniper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Olibanum, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen apple, ginger and bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening gathers green apple, ginger and bergamot. The apple is crisp and slightly sour, ginger adds a warm, zesty bite and bergamot brings a clean citrus lift. Spray the decant once and notice how sharp or juicy the apple feels on your skin in the first minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClary sage and juniper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the record lists clary sage and juniper. Clary sage is herbal and softly sweet, and juniper adds a cool, gin-like, piney freshness. This is the stage where the fruit gives way to something aromatic and outdoorsy, so wait a little before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmberwood, cedar, tonka, olibanum, vetiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists amberwood, cedar, tonka bean, olibanum and vetiver. Cedar and vetiver build a dry wooden frame, olibanum adds a smoky, resinous note, amberwood gives a glow and tonka a touch of sweetness. Check your wrist late in the day and see whether the finish feels spiritual and calm to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApollo carries the autumn and winter tags at FragranceGems, with daily, evening and work occasions. Wear one or two sprays on a crisp day and watch the shift from apple to juniper. It is a good perfume to carry through a full ordinary day, and a second day in different weather adds information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh, woody and aromatic perfumes with a slightly smoky base, and want one for cooler months that is not too sweet. Its FragranceGems listing reads unisex with moderate intensity. If you find juniper or incense hard to wear, the decant shows quickly whether they stay in the background here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Apollo as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen apple, juniper and olibanum are not an everyday combination, and a note list cannot tell you how well they sit together. With a decant of Apollo, which FragranceGems fills from the original bottle and we label, you can put the mix to a proper test. FragranceGems also sells the 35 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is inside the Apollo vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfume from a Velixir bottle in our own range, filled by FragranceGems into a 10 ml glass spray vial with our label. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so the decant comes from the very source of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is olibanum?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlibanum is another name for frankincense, the resin burned as incense. In Apollo it sits in the base with cedar and vetiver, where it adds a smoky, resinous, slightly spiritual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Apollo a fresh perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe opening is fresh, with green apple, ginger and bergamot, but the base is woody and resinous. The scent family tags on FragranceGems read fresh, oriental and woody, which matches how it unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693388890266,"sku":"DG-VEL-APOLLO-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693388923034,"sku":"DG-VEL-APOLLO-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693388955802,"sku":"DG-VEL-APOLLO-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-apollo-sample.jpg?v=1791495327"},{"product_id":"velixir-ares-sample","title":"Velixir Ares Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Ares is an Eau de Parfum from FragranceGems' own house that starts with grapefruit, citrus fruits and mandarin, moves to sandalwood and cedar, and rests on amber, patchouli and musk. It is a citrus-over-wood design, and a 10 ml decant shows how the sharp top and the creamy wood fit together on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit, Citrus Fruits, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Patchouli, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBitter citrus, immediately\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit, citrus fruits and mandarin open the perfume. FragranceGems says the bitterness of the grapefruit gives an instant energy boost and a radiant start. Mandarin should round the edge, so the citrus is bright but not entirely sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA woody heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandalwood and cedar form the heart. FragranceGems describes the pairing as creamy and dry at the same time, a strong structure. Sandalwood supplies the softness, cedar the straight line, and the sample shows how much of each you hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, patchouli and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber, patchouli and musk close the perfume. FragranceGems says the warm amber melts into the earthy patchouli, with musk smoothing the finish. It is a base of warmth and earth, which should be easy to recognise on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags it moderate and for daily, evening and work wear, in autumn and winter, so it is easy to place. Try it at a desk and then in the evening. Apply once and compare the citrus start with the wood in the middle after a short while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like citrus perfumes that do not stay light and want a woody, warm landing for cooler months. If grapefruit alone feels too sharp for you, the mandarin and the sandalwood in the middle may soften it. The listing files it under unisex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Ares as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus over wood and amber is a structure that can come across cleanly or sharply, depending on the wearer. Velixir belongs to FragranceGems, so the vial carries the bottle's own perfume, decanted by us, unchanged, under our label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Ares a fresh perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts opening is fresh and bitter, but amber, patchouli and musk make the ending warm. FragranceGems tags it citrus, oriental and woody, so freshness is only the first part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it good for the office?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is listed for work as well as daily and evening wear, with moderate intensity. Wear the sample through a working day to see how it sits around other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only for winter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists autumn and winter, which fits the warm base. Try it on a cool day first, then a mild one, to see whether the grapefruit makes it work in more weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693389381786,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARES-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693389414554,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARES-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693389447322,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARES-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-ares-sample.jpg?v=1791495328"},{"product_id":"velixir-artemis-sample","title":"Velixir Artemis Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtemis, from FragranceGems' own Velixir line, is an Eau de Parfum that opens with aquatic notes, pear and ambrette musk, moves to ylang-ylang and jasmine, and rests on patchouli. FragranceGems tags it unisex and files it under aquatic, floral and woody. Water and flowers over patchouli sit between fresh and earthy, which is easier to judge on skin than on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic Notes, Pear, Ambrette Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquatic notes, pear and ambrette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquatic notes give a cool, clear feel, pear a ripe and juicy sweetness, and ambrette musk a soft, plant-like musky veil. FragranceGems calls the effect refreshing and cool. Spray once and see which of the three leads for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYlang-ylang and jasmine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYlang-ylang adds a sunny, exotic creaminess and jasmine a refined, slightly heady white flower. This pair turns the airy top into something rounder, and the moment of that change is worth watching on your own skin, a few minutes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli to ground it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single base note, patchouli, closes the perfume with a dry, earthy, slightly balsamic character. It anchors the watery top and the flowers. Check later in the day whether the earth feels welcome against the freshness, or whether it feels out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear Artemis on a spring or summer day on clean skin, at work or for an evening out, as FragranceGems lists both. Check the skin after the aquatic top has settled to see how the flowers show, then once more later for the patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Artemis as unisex and moderate, for spring and summer, and for daily, evening and work wear. It suits someone who likes aquatic perfumes with a floral heart and a plain earthy end. If you favour sweet or smoky perfumes, this will seem cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Artemis as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater and patchouli can feel airy or austere depending on the skin, and the middle of flowers is what decides it. FragranceGems also owns the Velixir line, so the vial comes from the original bottle with our label added. The page also carries a link to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is ambrette musk?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbrette is a plant seed used in perfumery for a soft, slightly nutty musky note. Here it sits in the top, softening the aquatic start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Artemis floral or fresh?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth: aquatic notes and pear in the top, then ylang-ylang and jasmine in the heart. The sample shows which side leads on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in the evening?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists evening among its occasions, next to daily and work. Wear the sample after dark once to see how the flowers and patchouli behave.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693390004378,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARTEMIS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693390037146,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARTEMIS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693390069914,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARTEMIS-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-artemis-sample.jpg?v=1791495328"},{"product_id":"velixir-asteria-sample","title":"Velixir Asteria Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsteria is an Eau de Parfum made by Velixir, one of the houses owned by FragranceGems. It opens on blood orange, mandarin, bergamot and lemon, has a single flower at its heart, tiaré Tahiti, and rests on sandalwood, musk and powdery notes. A bright citrus start over one white flower is easy to follow, and a 10 ml decant shows how it lives on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Blood Orange, Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Tiaré Tahiti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Musk, Powdery Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlood orange, mandarin, bergamot and lemon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is a rich citrus mix: blood orange and mandarin for sweetness, bergamot and lemon for sharpness. The recorded text calls it a bubbly, lively start. Expect it to feel bright at once, then to settle within minutes as the flower underneath comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTiaré Tahiti\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is a single note, tiaré Tahiti, a tropical flower that the recorded text describes as sunny and creamy. With nothing else in the middle, it is easy to tell whether you like it. This is the stage to watch when you wear the sample, since the flower carries the whole character of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSandalwood, musk and powdery notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is sandalwood, musk and powdery notes, which give a creamy, soft and close finish. After the brightness of the citrus and the flower, this part is quiet. Smell your wrist in the evening and see whether the soft, powdery end suits you or whether you would want more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply the decant to clean skin on a sunny spring or summer day, as FragranceGems tags it, and wear it to work or for an evening out. Smell it at the start, once the flower arrives and again in the evening. A second try on another day tells you whether the tiaré stays pleasant for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like a citrus start with a creamy white flower and a soft, powdery base, and who want something easy for warm seasons. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If tropical flowers such as tiaré or gardenia feel too heavy for you, the sample shows that quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Asteria as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single tropical flower over citrus can come across as sunny on one person and soapy or heavy on another. Because Velixir is our own range, we fill the 10 ml decant ourselves from the original bottle and label it. If it suits you, the 35 ml bottle is available from FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Asteria sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as a 10 ml decant of Asteria in a glass spray vial, poured by FragranceGems from the original bottle and given our own label. Velixir is a house of our own at FragranceGems, which makes this decant part of our own range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does tiaré Tahiti smell?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a tropical white flower, and the recorded text describes it as sunny and creamy here. How strong and how creamy it feels depends on your skin, which the sample will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a summer perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for spring and summer, with daily, work and evening use. 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Rose, orris and vetiver ask to be tried on skin, and a 10 ml decant allows exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lychee, Grapefruit, Rhubarb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Bulgarian Rose, Freesia, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Akigalawood, Musk, Orris Root, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLychee against rhubarb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLychee, Grapefruit and Rhubarb open the perfume. Lychee is sweet and exotic, rhubarb sour and lively, grapefruit bitter-bright. That contrast keeps the start from being merely sweet. See which of the three leads on your skin in the first minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulgarian rose, freesia and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is Bulgarian Rose, Freesia and Vanilla. Rose carries the middle, freesia adds a fresh floral shade and vanilla a soft, sweet cushion. A rose perfume can feel classic or modern depending on the wearer, so this is where your own reaction matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrris, vetiver and Akigalawood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists Akigalawood, Musk, Orris Root and Vetiver. Orris root gives a powdery elegance, vetiver an earthy dryness and Akigalawood a peppery wood, with musk smoothing the edges. The finish is where rose perfumes differ most from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it on a cooler day or in the evening, since the rose and the powdery orris suit them. Apply it to the wrists and smell it at the start, once the fruit has gone, and again at the end of the day. A second day will show whether the rose or the vetiver leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAthena is for people who like a fruity-rose perfume with a dry, earthy base and a powdery touch, and who do not want a purely sweet floral. FragranceGems tags it for daily, evening and work. If rose is not your favourite note, a sample tells you before a bottle does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Athena as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with rose, orris and vetiver can feel elegant or old-fashioned depending on the person. A decant filled by FragranceGems from the 100 ml bottle of its own Velixir line, labelled by us, lets you find out. The full bottle follows only if the rose and the powder convince you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Athena a very sweet perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pyramid has lychee and vanilla, so there is sweetness, but rhubarb, grapefruit, vetiver and orris balance it. How sweet it feels depends on your skin and the amount you apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does orris root add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrris root is a powdery, slightly earthy ingredient. In this base it sits next to vetiver and musk and gives a soft, dry elegance. Notice whether you enjoy that powder or find it dusty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it better for evenings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for daily, evening and work, so it is flexible. Cooler weather suits the rose and powder particularly well. 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With so few notes, how they sit on your skin is everything, and a 10 ml decant is the simplest way to learn that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot opens the perfume with a bright, slightly floral citrus. FragranceGems calls the start vital and refreshing. Spray once and notice how quickly the brightness arrives and how clean it feels. Compare it with the sixth minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA grapefruit heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit carries the middle, with its juicy and slightly bitter character. Because the heart is a single note, it should read as straightforward. Smell your skin at this point and decide whether that bitterness is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGinger at the base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is ginger, which brings a warm, peppery, slightly sweet edge and stops the citrus from thinning out. A ginger finish is unusual enough that it is worth checking later in the day, when the citrus has gone, and again the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcordia is tagged light, for spring and summer and for daily, sport and work wear. Wear it on a warm day on clean skin, perhaps to the office or for a workout, and check whether the ginger still shows when the grapefruit has faded. Wear it twice before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Concordia as unisex and light, for spring and summer, and for daily, sport and work. It suits someone who wants a clean citrus perfume without heaviness and enjoys a peppery turn at the end. If you prefer rich and sweet perfumes, it will feel spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Concordia as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus perfumes with three notes depend almost entirely on the wearer's skin. Velixir is one of FragranceGems' own lines, and the vial is filled by us from the original bottle and labelled by us. From here you can click through to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Concordia a very light perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags the intensity as light. Whether that suits you depends on how close to the skin you like a perfume to stay, which the sample shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy only three notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is what FragranceGems records for Concordia: one note per level. We list exactly those and add nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the ginger make it spicy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGinger brings warmth and pepper, but as the only base note it stays fairly clean. Wear the sample to see how it feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693392035994,"sku":"DG-VEL-CONCORDIA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693392068762,"sku":"DG-VEL-CONCORDIA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693392101530,"sku":"DG-VEL-CONCORDIA-010ML","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-concordia-sample.jpg?v=1791495329"},{"product_id":"velixir-demeter-sample","title":"Velixir Demeter Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eDemeter is an Eau de Parfum in the Velixir range, which FragranceGems runs itself. It opens with mint, lemon, basil and thyme, moves to rosemary, blackcurrant, lavender and jasmine, and ends with just cedar and musk. It is a garden of herbs on a dry wood base, and herbal perfumes are especially personal, so a 10 ml decant is a good first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint, Lemon, Basil, Thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosemary, Blackcurrant, Lavender, Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMint, lemon, basil and thyme\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recorded opening is made of mint, lemon, basil and thyme. That is a cool, green, kitchen-garden start with a citrus lift. If you enjoy herbs in perfume, you will notice the freshness at once. If not, these first minutes will tell you early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRosemary, blackcurrant, lavender and jasmine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart extends the herbs with rosemary and lavender and adds blackcurrant for a hint of dark fruit and jasmine for a flower. The recorded text speaks of a botanical, layered structure. This is the stage to follow, since the herbal and the floral side meet here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedar and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is only cedar and musk. Cedar brings a dry, robust wood and musk makes it soft and warm. Because it is so simple, the end of the perfume is easy to judge: you either like a clean, dry wood after all the herbs, or you would have preferred more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the decant on clean skin on a warm spring or summer day, as FragranceGems tags it, and wear it for daily errands, work or sport. Smell it at once, again when the lavender and rosemary appear and in the evening. A second day shows how the herbal opening behaves in different weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like green, herbal and lavender-led perfumes and want something fresh for the warm months, with a simple wood base. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If lavender or thyme remind you of cleaning products rather than perfume, the sample will show that quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Demeter as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbs such as thyme, basil and rosemary can feel natural and fresh on one skin and sharp on another. Velixir sits in our own range, which means we decant 10 ml ourselves from the original bottle and attach the label. If you like it, FragranceGems has the 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Demeter sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as a 10 ml decant of Demeter in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems straight from the original bottle, with a label from us. Velixir is part of FragranceGems' own range of houses, and the decant therefore comes from our own shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it very herbal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, mint, basil, thyme, rosemary and lavender make up most of the recorded notes. Lemon, blackcurrant and jasmine add citrus, fruit and flower. The sample shows how green it feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it good for sport or hot days?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for sport, work and daily use in spring and summer. 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The description speaks of soft milk accords melting into liquid honey, for a deep, velvety texture. Milk makes sweetness feel rounder, and this stretch shows whether the perfume turns creamy and comforting on you or too sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite musk, vanilla, praline and amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists white musk, vanilla, a praline filling and amber. The description says the praline gives depth and the white musk a clean ending. That clean musk is the counterweight to all the sugar above, and its effect on your skin is the main thing a sample will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear one spray on bare skin in cool weather, since winter is the listed season, and do not overapply a perfume this sweet. Note the caramel at the start, the milk and honey in the middle and the clean musk at the end. Try it on an evening and on a special occasion, as both are tagged, to see how strong it feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and strong, for daily, evening and special use in winter. It suits people who love dessert-style perfumes with caramel, honey and vanilla and want a lot of warmth in cold weather. If you prefer fresh, green or citrus perfumes, Galatea sits at the opposite end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Galatea as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume built on caramel, honey, milk and praline can be a favourite or too much, and the difference is skin and taste. A 10 ml decant lets you learn that over several cold evenings before you look at the 100 ml bottle FragranceGems also sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Galatea very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, biscuit, honey, sugar, milk and praline are all in the pyramid and it is tagged gourmand. It is built around sweetness, with white musk as the clean counterpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinter is the listed season. 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Lemongrass opens it, tea, rose and magnolia form the heart, and woody notes make up the base. With only a few notes recorded, each of them counts, and a decant is a practical way to see how they sit together on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Tea, Rose, Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Woody Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLemongrass on its own\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is a single note, lemongrass. FragranceGems describes the opening as bubbling, crisp and clear, cutting through the air with an intense citrus impulse. Lemongrass is greener and more herbal than lemon, so the start of Harmonia should feel fresh in a grassy way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea, rose and magnolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, tea, rose and magnolia appear. The description speaks of the calming green nuances of tea leaves blending with a delicate bouquet of roses and fresh magnolia. It is a gentle centre, and the tea is what stops the flowers from turning heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dry, woody base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is described as woody notes, without further detail. The description calls them refined and dry, giving the fresh botanical and floral top a stable footing. Because the woods are not named one by one, the finish is the part where your own nose has to do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear one spray on bare skin on a spring or summer morning, for daily use, work or sport, all of which are tagged. Note the lemongrass in the first minutes, the tea and rose after a while and the dry wood later on. Try it on a cooler day as well to see whether the fresh character holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, work and sport as the weather warms. It suits people who like a light, green and floral perfume with a clear lemongrass start and a dry finish. If you prefer sweet or heavy perfumes, Harmonia will feel too light and clean for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Harmonia as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with a short pyramid and a fresh character is easy to like in the first minutes and harder to judge across a day. A 10 ml decant lets you wear Harmonia through several ordinary days before you look at the full bottle FragranceGems also sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Harmonia like lemon?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top is lemongrass, which is greener and more herbal than lemon. How crisp it feels on you is easiest to judge in a few morning wearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich woods are in the base?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recorded pyramid lists woody notes without naming individual woods. We name nothing beyond what is recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho fills the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVelixir is one of FragranceGems' own houses, so the vial is filled from the original bottle by FragranceGems and labelled by us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693394329754,"sku":"DG-VEL-HARMONIA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693394362522,"sku":"DG-VEL-HARMONIA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693394395290,"sku":"DG-VEL-HARMONIA-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-harmonia-sample.jpg?v=1791495330"},{"product_id":"velixir-helios-sample","title":"Velixir Helios Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Helios is an Eau de Parfum that opens with coconut, green notes and mint, turns marine with sea notes and fig, and rests on vetiver, woody notes and tonka bean. Coconut and mint on one side and a milky fig on the other make an unusual pairing, and a 10 ml decant shows how it behaves on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Coconut, Green Notes, Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Marine Notes, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoconut, green notes, mint\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is vital and refreshing. FragranceGems describes the icy mint as cutting through the tropical creaminess of coconut, with green notes in between. It should feel clear and invigorating. If coconut is not your note, this is the stage where the mint decides how much of it you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSea notes and fig\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, marine notes meet fig. FragranceGems calls the salty sea notes a deep, maritime soul and says they blend with the milky, fruity sweetness of fig. It is the stage that makes this perfume more complex than a plain fresh scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver, woods and tonka\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base of vetiver, woody notes and tonka bean is described as warm and solid, with a subtly sweet, sun-warmed feel on skin. Vetiver brings earth, the woods stability and tonka a gentle sweetness. Smell your wrist later in the day to see how the sea fades into warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a warm day on clean skin, one spray on the chest and one on a wrist, and notice how the mint and coconut change in the sun. Try it again for sport or at work, as FragranceGems lists both. A second trial in the evening shows whether the tonka base keeps you interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like fresh, aquatic and woody perfumes with a tropical start, for daily wear, work and sport in summer. FragranceGems tags it as unisex and moderate. If coconut usually puts you off in perfumes, the sample shows whether mint and vetiver change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Helios as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoconut, mint and fig are three notes people hold strong views on, and a list cannot predict which side you are on. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so this decant comes from our own bottle, filled and labelled by us. The page also links to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs coconut there all the way through?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoconut is in the top, together with green notes and mint. The heart turns to sea notes and fig, and the base to vetiver, woods and tonka, so coconut is mainly an opening note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow icy is the mint?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems calls the mint icy and says it cuts through the coconut. How cool it feels depends on your skin and the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Helios a sports perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists sport among the occasions, next to daily wear and work. The fresh, aquatic profile fits, and a test around exercise will show how it works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693395050650,"sku":"DG-VEL-HELIOS-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693395083418,"sku":"DG-VEL-HELIOS-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693395116186,"sku":"DG-VEL-HELIOS-010ML","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-helios-sample.jpg?v=1791495331"},{"product_id":"velixir-hera-sample","title":"Velixir Hera Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eHera is a unisex Eau de Parfum from Velixir, a FragranceGems house, tagged floral and woody and listed for all four seasons. Citrus fruits and lavender open it, a single musk forms the heart, and patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla make up the base. Six notes in all, arranged as a simple line from fresh to warm, which a decant shows very plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Citrus Fruits, Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus fruits and lavender\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHera begins with citrus fruits and lavender. FragranceGems calls this a fresh, spicy combination that gives a clear, inviting start. Lavender is the aromatic thread, and with the citrus around it the opening should feel clean and bright rather than herbal and heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA single musk in the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is musk, and nothing else is recorded there. The description speaks of a silky transition close to the skin. That is a quiet, soft middle, a bridge between the fresh top and the warm base, and the part where this perfume is most personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatchouli, sandalwood and vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla, which the description calls a warm, sweetish trail that lingers. After a clean start and a soft musk, the base is where Hera shows its real direction, and a few wearings will show whether the vanilla leads or the patchouli does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear one spray on bare skin and try it across a changing week, because all four seasons are listed. Notice the citrus and lavender at the start, the soft musk after a while and the base towards evening. Daily, evening and work use are all tagged, so wear it to work once and for an evening once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, work and evenings in every season. It suits people who like a fresh opening that settles into a soft, warm, sweetish finish without strong flowers or fruit. If you want bold or complex perfumes, Hera is deliberately simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Hera as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short, clear pyramid leaves little to hide behind, so what you like about Hera has to come from how those few notes meet your skin. A 10 ml decant lets you wear it across different weeks before you look at the 100 ml bottle FragranceGems also sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Hera a floral perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tags list floral and woody, and the recorded notes are citrus fruits, lavender, musk, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. We name no flowers beyond what is recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it work in winter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll four seasons are listed. 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FragranceGems tags it unisex and files it under citrus, fresh and woody. Green freshness over smooth wood is a clean idea that still needs a skin to prove itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Notes, Bergamot, Woody Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Solar Notes, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen notes, bergamot and wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top combines green notes, bergamot and woody notes, so the opening is crisp, leafy and a little dry from the start. FragranceGems calls it crisp and invigorating. Spray once and see how the green and the bergamot share the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar notes and ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe solar notes add a warm, golden, skin-like glow, and ginger a lively, peppery warmth. Together they bring the heart of Himeros toward warmth without losing the freshness. This is a good moment to compare what you smell with how it felt at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSandalwood and cedarwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandalwood gives a creamy, smooth wood, and cedarwood a drier, firmer one. The two make the base soft and sturdy at once. Check your skin late in the day to learn whether the wood stays quiet or comes forward as the day goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHimeros is a good candidate for a spring or summer working day, on clean skin, though FragranceGems lists it for all seasons and for evening too. Try it on a warm day and on a cooler evening and note how the solar notes and the woods behave in each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags Himeros as unisex and moderate, for every season, and for daily, evening and work wear. It suits someone who wants a fresh, woody perfume that is neither sweet nor heavy. If you prefer rich gourmands, this will read as dry and airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Himeros as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen, solar and woody notes are the kind of blend that sounds good on paper and then varies on skin. As Velixir belongs to FragranceGems, the decant is filled in-house from the original bottle and labelled by us. Step through to the full bottle from here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are solar notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolar notes aim to suggest warmth and sunlight on skin rather than one ingredient. Whether that works for you is something only wearing it will tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Himeros sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing in the recorded notes is sweet: green notes, bergamot, ginger and woods. It should come across dry and fresh, but the sample is the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it work in every season?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll four seasons are on its FragranceGems tag list. 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It moves from citrus through flowers to dry woods, which makes a 10 ml decant a sensible first meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Pear, Calabrian Bergamot, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange Blossom, Georgywood, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePear takes the edge off the citrus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePear, Calabrian Bergamot and Mandarin make up the top. The juicy pear softens the citrus and gives it a rounder surface than a bergamot-only opening would have. Notice whether the pear comes across as fruit or only as freshness on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrange blossom, Georgywood and ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart combines Orange Blossom, Georgywood and Ginger. The white flower is soft, ginger adds a bright, spicy lift, and Georgywood brings a tight, woody neatness. Here the fruit gives way to structure, and here you learn whether the woody side suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAkigalawood, Ambrofix and cedar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar. Akigalawood is a peppery wood, Ambrofix™ adds an amber-woody effect and cedar keeps things dry, with musk underneath. Judge in this late stage whether the finish is dry and woody or soft and skin-close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on an ordinary day, at work or out, and pay attention to three moments: the pear-and-citrus start, the ginger in the middle and the woods at the end. Wear it at least twice, on a warm and on a cooler day, to see whether the balance shifts with the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIcarus is for people who like fresh, woody perfumes with a fruity first impression and want one scent for several seasons. Daily, evening and work are its tags at FragranceGems. If you look for something sweet or heavy, check with the sample whether this lighter, drier profile is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Icarus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh woody perfumes look alike on a description but behave differently on skin. A decant lets you check the woods and the citrus against your own taste. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml vial from the 100 ml bottle of its own Velixir line and labels it, so you test the real liquid before the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Icarus a summer perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe citrus and pear start suits warm days, but the wood and musk in the base make it usable in other seasons too. FragranceGems tags it for several seasons; the decant lets you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do Georgywood and Akigalawood add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are woody ingredients in the recorded pyramid, one in the heart and one in the base. They give the composition a dry, modern wood character beyond the cedar. See whether you like that clean wood on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I apply the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpray on clean skin, such as the inside of the wrists, from a short distance and let it dry without rubbing. Rubbing can change the opening. 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Ginger is sharp and modern, neroli, the blossom of the bitter orange tree, soft and floral. FragranceGems describes the pairing as aromatic and refined. It is the stage that links fruit to wood, so notice how the sharpness settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbroxan, guaiac wood and black tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is ambroxan, guaiac wood and black tea. Black tea gives a dry, slightly smoky tone, guaiac wood a charred woody depth and ambroxan a modern, glowing clarity. The finish is dry and clean, and nothing in the base is sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the perfume is listed for all four seasons, test it twice: once in warm weather and once in cold. Apply to a clean forearm, follow the citron first, the ginger and neroli next, and the black tea last. Notes from both days show where it feels at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who want a refined citrus perfume that turns dry and woody. On FragranceGems it is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, evenings and work, in every season. If you want one citrus perfume to wear all year, the sample answers whether this one can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Morpheus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume that promises every season is hard to judge from a list. As Velixir is part of FragranceGems, this decant is poured from our own original bottle into a vial that we label ourselves. If it holds up in your tests, the full bottle is linked on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs candied citron sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt adds a sweet-bitter edge, according to FragranceGems, and sits beside orange and bergamot. How sweet it feels depends on your skin and on the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does the perfume in the vial come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sample comes from the original bottle: FragranceGems fills the 10 ml glass spray vial and every vial gets our label, so there is no doubt about what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the black tea do?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack tea in the base gives a dry, slightly smoky tone beside ambroxan and guaiac wood. 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A short list means each note is easy to follow and easy to like or dislike, and a 10 ml decant is the quick way to find out which it will be for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange Blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambrofix™, Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot, a single bright note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot alone makes the top. It is a bright, slightly bitter citrus that sets the tone without competing with anything. With nothing else near it, you can notice how quickly it passes from sparkle to something softer on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrange blossom in the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is Orange Blossom, a white-floral note that is fresh and a little formal. The short pyramid gives it room. 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A working day and a quiet evening are two good test settings, and a second day confirms what you noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarcisus is for people who like a clean citrus-floral perfume with an earthy finish and prefer a few clear notes over a complex pyramid. FragranceGems tags it for daily and work use. If you like layered, spicy or sweet perfumes, the sample will show whether this simpler build is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Narcisus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only four notes there is little to hide behind, so small differences in skin chemistry show. Patchouli in particular can feel earthy on one wearer and sweet on another. FragranceGems fills the vial from the 100 ml bottle of its own Velixir line and labels it, so what you test is the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is the pyramid so short?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is how it is recorded at FragranceGems: one note in the top, one in the heart and two in the base. We add nothing to it, so the page stays with those four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs patchouli the main note?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatchouli sits in the base together with Ambrofix™, so it comes at the end. Whether it feels strong depends on your skin and on how much you apply. The sample shows how it behaves on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in autumn?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for autumn and winter as well as daily and work use. 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This is the stage that turns the opening from sharp to soft, and the one to judge carefully, because a single note has to carry the whole middle of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber to end\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber is the only base note. FragranceGems calls it golden, balsamic and warm, and credits it with giving the woody, smoky facets stability. Expect the end of the perfume to feel warm and unhurried, with the amber standing alone under the wood and smoke above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags it strong and for evening and special occasions, autumn and winter, so use a restrained amount on a cool evening. Notice how the incense smoke meets the creamy sandalwood. Keep a second try for a milder day to see whether the smoke still feels welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like smoky, woody and oriental perfumes and prefer a focused list to a crowded one. If incense has felt too churchlike or too sharp in other perfumes, the sandalwood and amber here may rebalance it, and the sample shows whether they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Nyx as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only three notes, each one carries a third of the perfume, and a small misjudgement matters. Velixir is our own house, so the vial is filled at FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, with nothing between. The full bottle is linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Nyx very smoky?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncense leads the pyramid, described by FragranceGems as resinous and slightly smoky. The sandalwood and amber are meant to soften it, and your skin decides how far they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy only three notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose are the notes recorded for it, one per tier. A short list can mean a focused perfume, and the sample shows whether that focus works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a night-time perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for evening and special occasions, which suits an after-dark setting. 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A sweet, spiced profile like this is easier to enjoy once you know how it sits on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Cinnamon, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Bourbon Vanilla, Ambroxan, Praline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Woody Notes, Musk, Heliotrope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCinnamon cut by bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCinnamon and bergamot open the perfume with warmth and sparkle. The cinnamon is hot and sweet, the bergamot cuts across it with fresh citrus oil, and the result is a direct, inviting start that FragranceGems calls vital and intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBourbon vanilla, ambroxan and praline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart pairs bourbon vanilla and praline with ambroxan. Vanilla is dark and creamy, praline sweet and nutty, and ambroxan gives a modern, airy glow so the sweetness does not feel flat. This is the core of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, woods, musk and heliotrope\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber, woody notes, musk and heliotrope close the perfume. Heliotrope adds a powdery, almond-like softness, amber warmth and the woods a solid frame, with musk smoothing everything into the skin. The finish is sensual and rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on an evening, which FragranceGems lists with special occasions, and apply to a clean forearm. Notice how the cinnamon softens into vanilla and praline, and how heliotrope and amber take over. Repeat on a cooler day, as autumn and winter are the listed seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like sweet, spiced gourmand perfumes with a powdery finish. FragranceGems lists it as unisex and strong, with evenings and special occasions as the occasions and autumn and winter as the seasons. If you enjoy praline and vanilla but fear cloying scents, the sample shows how the ambroxan and cinnamon keep it lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Orion as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla, praline and cinnamon together can feel like a warm coat or like too much. Velixir is one of our own houses; the vial is filled from the original bottle by FragranceGems and carries our label. The full bottle can be reached from here if it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it too sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla and praline sit in the heart, so sweetness is central. Cinnamon, bergamot and ambroxan add spice, freshness and air. 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Together with the vanilla before it, this makes an unusual pairing of cream and herbs. This is the stage where the sample shows you how the two live together on your skin, sweet and fresh side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is vetiver alone, the dry, slightly smoky root that gives the perfume its earthy end. After vanilla and lavender, it grounds everything. Smell your wrist in the evening and see whether the dryness of the vetiver suits the creamy start or feels like a separate perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply the decant on clean skin on an ordinary day, since FragranceGems tags it for daily use, work and evenings across the seasons, and try it in two different kinds of weather. Smell it at once, when the lavender comes through and later when only the vetiver remains. Writing down three words per stage helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like a vanilla-led perfume but want it to turn fresh and herbal, ending in a dry earth note instead of more sweetness. FragranceGems lists it as unisex. If you prefer your vanilla straight and warm, the sample shows quickly whether the lavender and vetiver are a welcome contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Paladin as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only four recorded notes, every one of them matters, and a small change in how vanilla or vetiver reads on your skin changes the whole perfume. Because Velixir is ours, the 10 ml decant is something we fill and label ourselves, straight from the original bottle. The 100 ml bottle is on FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Paladin sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as a 10 ml decant of Paladin in a glass spray vial, transferred by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled in-house. Velixir is a label that FragranceGems owns, so we fill the vial from our own bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it sweet or fresh?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt starts with vanilla, so sweetness is up front, then lavender and aromatic notes bring freshness, and vetiver ends dry. The sample shows which of these you remember at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in every season?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for daily use across the seasons, with work and evenings. 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It has a plant-based, musky warmth with a faint nutty and floral side, and FragranceGems calls it a precious note. Because nothing competes with it, this is the moment that defines the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenzoin and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenzoin and musk close the perfume. Benzoin is a rich, vanilla-like resin, and musk keeps the finish soft and close to the skin. Together they make a warm, comfortable ending after the bright opening. If you like clean, skin-like perfumes, this is where Persephone is likely to win you over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a mild spring day, as FragranceGems lists spring, and apply to a clean forearm. Notice how the fruit gives way to the ambrette and then to the benzoin and musk. A second test indoors, at work, shows how it behaves in a closer space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like soft, musky perfumes with a fruity start. On FragranceGems it is listed as unisex and moderate, for daily wear, evenings and work, with spring as its season. If you find musk perfumes too plain, the ambrette and benzoin may change your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Persephone as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume this soft depends on the skin it sits on, and the same musk can feel creamy on one person and faint on another. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so the decant comes from our own range, poured from the original bottle and labelled by us. A link to the full bottle follows below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only a spring perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists spring as its season. The notes are soft and fruity, so a warm summer day is also worth a try, but spring is where the page places it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will arrive in the package?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the 10 ml glass spray vial is perfume from the original bottle, decanted by FragranceGems and labelled by us, so there is no doubt about what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is musk ambrette?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the name FragranceGems gives to the heart note, with ambrette seed in brackets. 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It is a short, fresh and aquatic composition with just five recorded notes, and a 10 ml decant is a fair way to find out how the salty, skin-like base feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambergris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot and mandarin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot and mandarin open the perfume, described as vital and refreshing, with a mood of a breeze over the Mediterranean. It is a direct, bright start. Spray it and notice whether the citrus feels juicy or dry on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGinger in the middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinger alone makes the heart. FragranceGems says its sharp, spiced note gives the perfume a modern twist and carries the citrus further. With one named heart note this stage is easy to follow: look for how the ginger changes the brightness of the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmbergris to finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is ambergris, described as precious, salty and skin-like. It is the note that gives this perfume its sea character. Because it is soft and close to the skin, smell your wrist again later in the day to see what remains after the citrus and ginger have gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a warm day on clean skin, one spray on the chest and one on a wrist, and enjoy the citrus at the start. Try it again around exercise or at work, since FragranceGems lists both. A second warm day shows whether the salty base stays close to your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fit for people who like fresh, aquatic and citrus perfumes for daily wear, work and sport in the warm months. FragranceGems tags it as unisex, moderate in intensity and for summer. If you find marine perfumes thin, the sample shows whether the ambergris gives this one more body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Poseidon as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with five recorded notes has little to hide behind, and a list says nothing about how it feels on skin. Velixir is one of our own houses at FragranceGems, so we fill this decant from our own bottle and label it. A link on this page leads on to the full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Poseidon sea-like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it aquatic and fresh and describes the base as salty and skin-like. Together with the citrus, that gives it a sea-breeze character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is ambergris here?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbergris is the only base note listed. FragranceGems describes it as precious and salty, and we add nothing beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it for sport?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists sport among its occasions, which fits the fresh, aquatic profile. A test around exercise shows whether it works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693401211034,"sku":"DG-VEL-POSEIDON-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693401243802,"sku":"DG-VEL-POSEIDON-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693401276570,"sku":"DG-VEL-POSEIDON-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-poseidon-sample.jpg?v=1791495335"},{"product_id":"velixir-selene-sample","title":"Velixir Selene Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelene is an Eau de Parfum from Velixir, a house of FragranceGems itself. The record names raspberry at the top, peony and magnolia in the heart, and jasmine sambac with rose geranium in the base. A floral perfume whose fruit comes first and whose white flowers arrive last is a reversal of the usual order, and a decant lets you smell it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Peony, Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Jasmine Sambac, Rose Geranium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaspberry is the whole top of the record. It is a juicy, sweet and slightly tart fruit that gives a lively, playful start. Spray the decant once and notice how sweet or fresh the raspberry feels on your skin, since it is the only top note and sets the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeony and magnolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the record lists peony and magnolia. Peony is soft, rosy and velvety, and magnolia adds a creamy, slightly lemony floral shade. This is the stage where the fruity opening becomes properly floral, so give it time before you judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJasmine sambac and rose geranium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is jasmine sambac with rose geranium. Jasmine sambac is rich, warm and a little heady, while rose geranium contributes a green, rosy edge that keeps it from turning heavy. Go back to your wrist later and judge whether the flowers feel lush or too strong for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelene carries the spring and summer tags at FragranceGems, plus daily use, evenings and work. Wear one or two sprays on a mild day and then in the evening, watching how the raspberry hands over to the flowers. A second day in warmer weather shows whether the jasmine gets louder in the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like floral perfumes with a fruity spark and want something for spring and summer that works in the office and after work. FragranceGems lists it as unisex and moderate. If white flowers sometimes feel too heavy for you, a sample shows whether the geranium keeps this one light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Selene as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA floral perfume that starts with raspberry and ends with jasmine sambac can be charming or cloying, depending on your skin. A decant of Selene, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you decide before you buy a bottle. The full bottle is at FragranceGems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho made the Selene decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe did: FragranceGems fills a glass spray vial from its own Velixir bottle and adds the label. Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so there is no outside brand behind this sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs rose geranium the same as rose?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Rose geranium comes from a geranium plant and smells green, rosy and slightly minty. In Selene it sits in the base next to jasmine sambac, and it is listed separately from any rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Selene very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaspberry gives a sweet, fruity start, but peony, magnolia and rose geranium keep the scent floral and green. The intensity tag at FragranceGems is moderate. The sample shows how sweet it feels on you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693401800858,"sku":"DG-VEL-SELENE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693401833626,"sku":"DG-VEL-SELENE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693401866394,"sku":"DG-VEL-SELENE-010ML","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-selene-sample.jpg?v=1791495335"},{"product_id":"velixir-uranus-sample","title":"Velixir Uranus Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eUranus comes from Velixir, a FragranceGems house, as an Eau de Parfum. The notes on record are Sicilian orange and bergamot, then pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and neroli, with vetiver alone in the base. A bright citrus-spice scent with a single earthy anchor is simple to describe and still easier to judge on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Sicilian Orange, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Neroli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSicilian orange and bergamot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening pairs Sicilian orange with bergamot. Both are bright, but orange is rounder and juicier while bergamot is sharper and more elegant. Spray the decant once and see how the two citruses balance in the first minutes on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and neroli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is the longest part of the list: pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and neroli. Three spices warm the scent, and neroli brings a delicate orange-blossom freshness that links back to the opening. Watch for the moment the citrus gives way to this spicy middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver alone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is vetiver on its own. It gives a dry, earthy and slightly smoky ground that steadies the lighter notes above it. Smell your wrist later in the day to judge whether a single base note feels elegant and clean or too bare for your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUranus carries the spring and summer tags at FragranceGems, with daily, evening and work occasions. Wear one or two sprays through an ordinary working day and then in the evening, and compare how the citrus and spice behave. The decant suits repeated tests, so try a second day with different weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh citrus perfumes with a spicy heart and a woody base, and want one scent for many situations. It is tagged unisex and moderate. If you usually find citrus perfumes fade into nothing quickly, the sample helps you check whether vetiver gives this one enough body for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Uranus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short base and a long heart make Uranus a perfume where details matter, and details are hard to judge from a note list. A decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you test it. FragranceGems also sells the Velixir bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does the Uranus decant come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Velixir bottle of our own range. FragranceGems pours the perfume into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labels it, and Velixir is a FragranceGems house, so the decant comes straight from the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is only vetiver listed in the base?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is how the recorded list reads: Sicilian orange and bergamot at the top, four notes in the heart and vetiver in the base. We keep it as recorded and add nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a good office perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems tags it for work, as well as daily use and evenings, and the citrus and spice profile is moderate. 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The small size, 2, 5 or 10 ml, is meant for exactly that: a few honest wearings before anything bigger. Your own nose gets used to a scent quickly, so ask someone near you what they notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber, Bergamot, Berries, Cedar, Citrus fruits, Musk, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Velixir Comus Extrait, FragranceGems names Amber, Bergamot, Berries, Cedar, Citrus fruits, Musk and Vetiver. No order is recorded, which means the sample is the way to find out what comes first and what remains. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComus Extrait carries the family labels citrus, gourmand and woody. Labels like these help you sort a long list, and wearing it does the actual judging. FragranceGems rates its strength as strong. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the vial\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you get is Comus Extrait in a glass spray vial, 2, 5 or 10 ml, decanted by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. Three sizes mean you decide how long you want to test. Because it is a spray, the perfume spreads on skin the same way it would from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe season tags for Velixir Comus Extrait say spring, summer and autumn. Use that as a starting point for your first wearing. Its tags point to everyday wear, evenings and special occasions. Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe audience on record for Comus Extrait: for everyone (unisex). Anyone who reacts strongly to certain notes is wise to test on skin first. The sample is for anyone who wants to know a perfume before owning it. It also works for anyone who wants a small vial for travel or a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Comus Extrait as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrying before owning saves shelf space and regret. As a FragranceGems house, Velixir is decanted by the same team that sells the bottle: filled from the original bottle, labelled by us. And if Comus Extrait wins you over, FragranceGems carries the full bottle. 100 ml is the size of the full bottle; the sample is the small step before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the sample look like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a small glass spray vial of 2, 5 or 10 ml with our own label on it. It sprays like a bottle, so you apply Comus Extrait the way you normally would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Comus Extrait for men or for women?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists it for everyone (unisex). In practice a perfume suits whoever enjoys wearing it, and a sample is the simplest way to find out whether that is you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I keep the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosed, upright if possible, and away from heat and direct sunlight, the same way you would keep a full bottle. 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Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber, Jasmine, Musk, Powdery notes, Rose, Spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is written down\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Velixir Ether Extrait, FragranceGems names Amber, Jasmine, Musk, Powdery notes, Rose and Spices. No order is recorded, which means the sample is the way to find out what comes first and what remains. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it is classified\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVelixir Ether Extrait is classified as floral, fresh and woody. If those families usually work for you, a sample confirms it; if they usually do not, it may still surprise you. The recorded strength is strong. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe sample itself\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decant holds the same liquid as the full bottle of Velixir Ether Extrait, moved into a small glass spray vial by FragranceGems and labelled by us. A spray vial lets you apply it the way you would from the bottle, which a dab-on tube does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe season tags for Velixir Ether Extrait say spring, summer and autumn. Use that as a starting point for your first wearing. It is tagged for everyday wear, special occasions and work. Spray it on the inside of your wrist or elbow and do not rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn record, Ether Extrait is listed for everyone (unisex). It suits people who like to put a few scents side by side over a week. It is for the careful chooser and for the curious one. The sample is for anyone who wants to know a perfume before owning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Ether Extrait as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescriptions and reviews tell you how Ether Extrait wears on other people; only a sample tells you how it wears on you. Velixir belongs to FragranceGems, and the sample is filled by us from the original bottle and carries our label. When the sample convinces you, the full bottle is part of the FragranceGems range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this the same perfume as the full bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The liquid is taken from the original bottle of Velixir Ether Extrait and filled into a glass spray vial by FragranceGems. 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Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber, Cedar, Musk, Powdery notes, Sandalwood, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe note list\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is on record for Velixir Orpheus Extrait: Amber, Cedar, Musk, Powdery notes, Sandalwood and Vetiver. The list has no top, heart or base, and we do not invent one. Smell it right after applying and again later in the day, because the first minutes rarely tell the whole story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFamily and strength\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy family, Velixir Orpheus Extrait is tagged as floral, fruity and woody. That tells you roughly which shelf it belongs on, and the decant tells you the rest. FragranceGems rates its strength as strong. One wearing shows a mood, several wearings show the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe vial\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decant holds the same liquid as the full bottle of Velixir Orpheus Extrait, moved into a small glass spray vial by FragranceGems and labelled by us. Glass does not react with perfume, so what you smell is the perfume itself. The smallest size covers a first impression, the largest gives you many wearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Orpheus Extrait, FragranceGems names spring and autumn as the fitting time of year. The occasions on record: everyday wear, evenings and work. Note what you think each time, and read your notes back at the end of the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy its tags, Velixir Orpheus Extrait is meant for everyone (unisex). People who tire of scents quickly do well with small sizes. 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