Yves Saint Laurent
Elle
“Litchi, peony, and Amalfi lemon over patchouli — YSL's sharp confident feminine, 2007 patchouli signature.”
The take
What works
- ●Litchi-peony-patchouli confident-feminine signature
- ●Sharp polished sophisticated 2007 classic
Trade-offs
- ●Sharp peppery opening tests patience
- ●Newer formulations weaker than originals
Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
When to wear
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
You might also like
Different scent, similar vibe
Midnight Poison
Dior
Dune
Dior
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Chanel
Coco Noir
Chanel
Tom Ford Black Orchid
Tom Ford
Light Blue For Women
Dolce & Gabbana
For Her
Narciso Rodriguez
Euphoria for Women
Calvin Klein
Miracle
Lancôme
J'adore
Dior
Angel
Mugler
Coco
Chanel
Poison
Dior
Cinéma
Yves Saint Laurent
Crystal Noir
Versace
Armani Code for Women
Giorgio Armani
Pure Poison
Dior
Hypnotic Poison
Dior
Dior Addict
Dior
Alien
Mugler
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Elle smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) (80%), Yves Saint Laurent Elle Summer Fragrance 2008 (77%), Dior Midnight Poison (63%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Elle last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 65/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Elle?
Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night.
Is Elle worth it?
At this price, yes for this tier. Litchi-peony-patchouli confident-feminine signature. Sharp polished sophisticated 2007 classic.
Details
- Perfumer
- Jacques Cavallier Belletrud