Elle EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Olivier Cresp Original
92%

Elle EDP

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Elle Eau de Parfum bottle Elle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year -
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Elle Eau de Parfum bottle Elle EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elle EDP
This YSL classic is seriously divisive, striking a chord between love and hate. Some hail it as a unique masterpiece, while others dismiss its strong patchouli and spicy elements as dated or even unpleasant. A true take-it-or-leave-it scent.
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Our Verdict - Elle EDP
A spicy floral-woody dupe of YSL Elle. The pink pepper-jasmine heart is faithful; the vetiver-patchouli base has less depth and lasting power than the original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elle EDP
Elle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Litchi 37% vs 33%
Peony 32% vs 23%
Lemon 30% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 32%
Rose 24% vs 22%
Jasmine 20% vs 27%
Freesia 18% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 27%
Vetiver 30% vs 32%
Cedar 25% vs 22%
Only in Elle
Ambrette 18%

Accords

Elle Elle
100%
Woody
65%
88%
Floral
90%
86%
Patchouli
75%
Fresh
75%
Rose
Fruity
70%
69%
Earthy
69%
Soft Spicy
61%
Aromatic
58%
Warm Spicy
58%
Musky
55%
Spicy
50%
Woody shared
100%
65%
Floral shared
88%
90%
Patchouli
86%
Fresh
75%
Rose
75%
Fruity
70%
Earthy
69%
Soft Spicy
69%
Aromatic
61%
Warm Spicy
58%
Musky shared
58%
55%
Spicy
50%

Performance

Elle Elle
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Elle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its potent projection and patchouli-heavy character make it a bit much for a formal office environment, though it's elegant enough for a special work event. The strong, unique profile suits dates and formal occasions well, but can be scaled back for casual wear. Definitely not a sport fragrance.

Elle

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Spicy woody depth suits cooler seasons better than high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Works well for evening dates or formal nights out.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elle EDP
Elle EDP
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