Elixir De Bombe 27 87

Unisex
Elixir
Year: 2016

At a glance

Is Elixir De Bombe 27 87 worth trying?

Elixir de Bombe by 27 87 is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
sweet, fruity, citrus with Red Pepper, Tangerine, Ginger

The first impression

Elixir de Bombe by 27 87 is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. Elixir de Bombe was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Mark Buxton. Top notes are Red Pepper, Tangerine and Ginger; middle notes are Raspberry, Ylang-Ylang and Rock rose; base notes are Caramel, Amber and Leather.

What shapes the scent

sweet 100%
fruity 85%
citrus 70%
warm spicy 60%
caramel 50%
fresh 40%
amber 35%
fresh spicy 30%
leather 25%
rose 20%

The perfumer behind it

Mark Buxton

Mark Buxton

Mark Buxton is a renowned perfumer whose creations include Dead Air for .Oddity, Elixir De Bombe for 27 87, and Orchid Vanilla for 4711. His diverse portfolio spans avant-garde, woody, and floral scents for both niche and classic brands. He is celebrated for his innovative and unconventional style.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Red Pepper Red Pepper
Tangerine Tangerine
Ginger Ginger

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Raspberry Raspberry
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Rock rose Rock rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Caramel Caramel
Amber Amber
Leather Leather

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Elixir De Bombe 27 87

Essence

Elixir De Bombe embodies the Alchemist-a master of transformation who turns base materials into gold. The fragrance's fiery red pepper and molten caramel suggest someone who thrives on experimentation, blending opposites into dazzling new forms. Like the alchemical process itself, it balances the volatile (ginger, tangerine) with the stable (amber, leather).

This is a scent for those who see potential everywhere. The raspberry and ylang-ylang add a playful sweetness, reminding us that even the most serious transmutations require joy.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear their chaos elegantly-a lab coat styled like a trench, safety pins repurposed as earrings. Their workspace is organized madness: beakers holding dried flowers, sketchbooks filled with equations, a vintage apothecary cabinet storing both spices and solder.

The fragrance's leather note grounds their aesthetic, while the caramel lends a touch of whimsy. They're equally likely to be found in a midnight diner scribbling ideas on napkins as in a pristine studio.

Philosophy & Values

They believe everything contains latent magic. The pepper's heat reflects their passion for catalyzing change, while the amber's patience shows their respect for natural timing. Failure is just data; each "mistake" (like the unexpected raspberry-rock rose accord) might birth something extraordinary.

For them, creation is sacred. The ylang-ylang's floralcy hints at a spiritual side-they see molecules and metaphors as equally valid languages for truth.

Relationships

They attract fellow seekers and skeptics in equal measure. Partners must embrace their mercurial energy-one week obsessed with perfumery, the next with astrophysics. Friends know to expect 3AM texts about breakthroughs or existential crises.

The tangerine's brightness makes them a magnetic social presence, though the leather base reminds us they need solitude to recharge. Their love language is sharing discoveries-a vial of handmade ink, a playlist to "alter your brain chemistry."

Lifestyle

Their days follow inspiration, not clocks. Mornings might start with calibrating a new coffee brewing method or decoding ancient symbols. The ginger's zing fuels their hyperfocus, while the caramel soothes them during inevitable creative crashes.

They collect oddities: a taxidermied hummingbird, a 1920s radio manual, vials of sand from every desert they've visited. Each object is a talisman holding potential energy.

Shadow

Their alchemy can tip into restlessness, never satisfied with any creation's final form. The pepper's burn warns of impulsivity-sometimes the best reactions require steady heat. They risk becoming collectors of half-finished projects, their genius scattered like untransmuted lead.

The rock rose's resinous depth suggests a fear that beneath all their transformations, they might not recognize their own core.

Conclusion

Elixir De Bombe is the scent of eternal becoming. It suits those who live in question marks, who find divinity in the act of stirring the pot. Like the fragrance's balance of fire and sugar, they remind us that magic isn't about perfection-it's about the courage to keep experimenting.