Elle Eau de Parfum bottle Elle
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £££££
Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum bottle Attrape-Rêves

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elle Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum
A divisive one, this. Attrape-Rêves is either a 'beast mode' luxurious fruitchouli that epitomises effortless femininity, or an overpriced, generic scrubber indistinguishable from your average Bath & Body Works offering. Don't blind buy; you'll either adore it or utterly despise it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 10%
Floral 30% 24%
Fruity 12% 14%
Green 5% 2%
Sweet 16% 23%
Warm 8% 8%
Woody 20% 15%
Earthy 18% 30%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 18% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elle EdP
Attrape-Rêves EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Litchi 37% vs 49%
Only in Elle Eau de Parfum
Peony 32% Lemon 30%
Only in Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 26% Ginger 25%
Shared Notes
Rose 24% vs 37%
Only in Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum
Peony 38% Cacao Pod 24%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 100%
Only in Elle Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 30% Cedar 25%

Accords

Elle Eau de Parfum Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
75%
Rose
100%
88%
Floral
93%
75%
Fresh
92%
86%
Patchouli
45%
69%
Earthy
Fruity
68%
Tropical
62%
61%
Aromatic
58%
Warm Spicy
46%
58%
Musky
Cacao
44%
100%
Rose shared
75%
100%
Floral shared
88%
93%
Fresh shared
75%
92%
Patchouli shared
86%
45%
69%
68%
62%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
46%
58%
44%

Performance

Elle Eau de Parfum Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Elle Eau de Parfum

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.

Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its impressive projection and longevity make it a bit much for the office, but it shines on dates and formal evenings. While some find it suitable for casual wear, its luxurious character leans towards more special occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
85%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Floral, Fresh accords and Rose, Peony notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Elle Eau de Parfum
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