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Elle Eau de Parfum bottle Elle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Ginza Eau de Parfum bottle Ginza 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 - Ginza EDP
Shiseido Ginza is a divisive floral-fruity, with some finding it a chic crowd-pleaser and others dismissing it as a generic shampoo scent. If you're after a youthful, clean, everyday wear, give it a go.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 20% vs 20%
Freesia 18% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 37%

Accords

Elle Ginza
100%
Woody
95%
88%
Floral
100%
86%
Patchouli
49%
75%
Fresh
75%
Rose
69%
Earthy
69%
Soft Spicy
47%
61%
Aromatic
58%
Musky
Sweet
50%
Fruity
47%
Woody shared
100%
95%
Floral shared
88%
100%
Patchouli shared
86%
49%
75%
75%
69%
Soft Spicy shared
69%
47%
61%
58%
50%
47%

Performance

Elle Ginza
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Ginza

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh, and moderate projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear without being overwhelming. While some find it elegant enough for dates, its 'shampoo-y' quality lessens its suitability for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral, patchouli

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elle EDP
Ginza EDP
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