Elle by Yves Saint Laurent for Women

Elle by Yves Saint Laurent for Women

Eau de Parfum

Elle Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

woody
floral
patchouli
fresh
rose

Elle Notes

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Litchi
Litchi
Peony
Peony

Heart Notes

Freesia
Freesia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Rose
Rose

Base Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vetiver
Vetiver

Scent Family

Elle Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

woody
floral
patchouli
fresh
rose

Elle Notes

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Litchi
Litchi
Peony
Peony

Heart Notes

Freesia
Freesia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Rose
Rose

Base Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vetiver
Vetiver

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Litchi
Litchi
Peony
Peony

Heart Notes

Freesia
Freesia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Rose
Rose

Base Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vetiver
Vetiver

Elle Overview

Elle (Eau de Parfum) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Women Floral, Spicy, Woody fragrance released in 2007; it opens with Lemon; Peony; Lychee, reveals a heart of Pink Pepper; Jasmine Sambac; Rose, and dries down to Patchouli; Vetiver; Cedar; Ambrette, with longevity around 7–9 hours, moderate sillage and moderate projection, best suited to users aged 22–45.

Scent Profile

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Season

Day, Night

Wear Time

Moderate

Sillage

Long Lasting

Longevity

Moderate

Projection

Gender

$$$

Price

Eau de Parfum

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

(•) Sophisticated pink-pepper rose with a modern woody base
(•) Versatile for day-to-night across cooler seasons
(•) Long-lasting performance for an Eau de Parfum
(•) Signature-worthy and office-appropriate
(•) Draws compliments without overwhelming

Cons

(•) Discontinued and increasingly hard to find
(•) Pink pepper opening can feel sharp to some
(•) May lean mature versus playful gourmands
(•) Price on the resale market can be high
(•) Batch variation/reformulation concerns

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

(•) Sophisticated pink-pepper rose with a modern woody base
(•) Versatile for day-to-night across cooler seasons
(•) Long-lasting performance for an Eau de Parfum
(•) Signature-worthy and office-appropriate
(•) Draws compliments without overwhelming

Cons

(•) Discontinued and increasingly hard to find
(•) Pink pepper opening can feel sharp to some
(•) May lean mature versus playful gourmands
(•) Price on the resale market can be high
(•) Batch variation/reformulation concerns

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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