The scents-ual power of elixirs

MANILA, Philippines - Elixir: a mysterious word that aptly describes Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s new perfume extracts, The Elixirs Collection.

The olfactory power of this new collection is intense; its silky texture is made for direct contact with the skin. Richer than alcohol, more silky, it melts with the warmth of the skin for a perfect and powerful fragrance diffusion.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s perfume extracts have their own ritual: they are applied with the help of a tiny roll-on, which means you can use them wherever you want, whenever you choose.

Elixir Aqua Universalis Forte

Elixir Aqua Universalis Forte is now available in a fabulous eau-de-parfum formulation, but its texture has been adapted to develop the extract. Brilliant, sparkling, green bergamot; white flowers boosted by Egyptian jasmine and Moroccan rose absolutes; light and musky wood — all the Forte ingredients are there, blended together with a subtle touch for a perfectly silky sensation.

That’s my forte: Bestselling fragrance Aqua Universalis Forte is now available in eau de parfum formulation, with notes of bergamot, sweet pea, peony, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine, Moroccan rose absolute, lightwood, musk, and fresh vanilla. Also in the collection are Elixir APOM and Elixir Lumiere Noire for women, available only at Adora in Greenbelt 5, Makati.

Elixir Apom Pour Femme

Elixir APOM Pour Femme is the extremely oriental side of APOM for women. Orange blossom and cedar wood lie at its heart and an encounter with ylang-ylang enhances the precision of the formula. The alcohol is gone, leaving the purest essences, which Kurkdjian has chosen for their softness, the way they envelop you in a fragrant aura, and the pleasure of wearing perfume for others as much as for yourself.

Elixir Lumiere Noire Pour Femme

Lumiere Noire’s emblematic rose-patchouli accord is presented in a revised formula for the perfume extract. A more intense resonance between rose, patchouli and narcissus flower heightens Lumiere’s level of sophistication. Essential oils are carefully selected and dosed to obtain a striking contrast. Its sensuality is enhanced by a texture designed to melt into the skin.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian is available only at Adora, 2/F and 3/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati, tel. no. 217-4029.