Élixir de Vie by Tempus Vitae bottle
Tempus Vitae

Élixir de Vie

4.7/5 · 6 votes Unisex 2022
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter0
Our take

Sunlight hits the wooden deck and the air carries grapefruit, yuzu, and orange in a bright, juicy rush. Lemongrass threads through with a clean, green edge, while pine and conifer notes bring a resinous, forest-adjacent depth that keeps the citrus from feeling thin. White flowers add a soft, slightly humid petal tone, and elemi offers a crisp, peppery lift that makes the whole composition feel alive and textured.

The space smells like a garden that meets the woods, where citrus juice dries on warm skin and needles crunch underfoot. It is fresh without being sharp, aromatic without leaning medicinal, and green in a way that feels like new growth rather than cut grass. The blend stays balanced, never tilting fully sweet or fully dry, with each note visible rather than blurred into a single haze.

Wear it while walking outside during the day, when the air is warm and the light feels generous. It fits someone who wants a scent that mirrors the outdoors, not one that tries to outshine it.

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