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Elle Eau de Parfum bottle Elle EDP
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No.097 Elle Eau de Parfum bottle No.097 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 - No.097 Elle EDP
Eden's No.097 follows YSL's Elle into patchouli-forward floral territory - litchi, peony and rose over a woody patchouli base - though the patchouli reads thinner and the sillage tapers much faster than the designer original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elle EDP
No.097 Elle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Litchi 37% vs 30%
Peony 32% vs 38%
Lemon 30% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 24%
Rose 24% vs 27%
Jasmine 20% vs 27%
Freesia 18% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 34%
Vetiver 30% vs 25%
Cedar 25% vs 21%
Only in No.097 Elle
Ambrette 19%

Accords

Elle No.097 Elle
100%
Woody
55%
88%
Floral
50%
86%
Patchouli
80%
75%
Fresh
75%
Rose
69%
Earthy
61%
Aromatic
58%
Musky
Fruity
35%
Woody shared
100%
55%
Floral shared
88%
50%
Patchouli shared
86%
80%
75%
75%
69%
61%
58%
35%

Performance

Elle No.097 Elle
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

No.097 Elle

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Autumn

The fruity-floral patchouli blend suits Spring freshness and Fall's warmer, earthier mood equally well.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

A soft, sophisticated fruity-chypre suits casual wear and daytime dates more than formal or office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean patchouli, woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elle EDP
No.097 Elle EDP
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