Elemi
Amber & Resin · appears in 2 documented compositions
Library uses
2
Dominant placement
heart
Avg. longevity of hosts
10.5 h
Strongest season
Autumn
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Elemi appears 0 times as a top note, 2 times in the heart and 0 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.
Compositions containing Elemi in this library average 10.5 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward autumn and spring wear. Treat that as a tendency of the amber & resin family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.
Fragrances built with Elemi
Dior
Sauvage
Aromatic Fougere · Men
Composed by Francois Demachy in 2015, Dior Sauvage was inspired by wide-open spaces, rocky landscapes under a desert sun, and ozone-blue skies. The fragrance explodes with an intensely radiant and raw blast of juicy Calabrian bergamot paired with a sharp, crackling punch of black and pink pepper. The dynamic heart leans heavily into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and a massive dose of spicy elemi resin. The foundation is dominated by an enormous quantity of ambroxan, creating a clean, mineral, slightly salty, and exceptionally persistent woody trail that grabs attention from yards away. It stands as one of the most commercially successful and widely recognized modern masculine compositions, defined by its high performance, striking contrast, and unapologetic projection.
Parfums de Marly
Green Leyton / Althair
Amber Vanilla · Unisex
Formulated by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis in 2023, Althair is a modern homage to ultra-luxurious bourbon vanilla, blending opulent sweetness with refined warm spices. The fragrance opens with a vibrant spiced fusion of cinnamon, cardamom, and orange blossom. The heart unveils a lush, deep concentration of high-quality bourbon vanilla and resinous elemi. The decadent dry-down melts into a rich base of sweet praline, smooth musk, and ambroxan. It is an ultra-smooth, comforting, and modern gourmand masterpiece.