Elle EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Olivier Cresp
86%

Rush - 449 EDP

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Rush - 449 EDP
No. 449 chases Gucci Rush's peach-gardenia-patchouli chypre fruity shock. It gets the loud, sweet peach opening right but softens the earthy patchouli-vetiver base that gives the original its unmistakable, slightly medicinal edge.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elle EDP
Rush - 449 EDP

Notes

Only in Elle
Litchi 37% Peony 32% Lemon 30%
Only in Rush - 449
Peach 59% Gardenia 41%
Shared Notes
Freesia 18% vs 100%
Only in Elle
Pink Pepper 36% Rose 25% Jasmine 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 62%
Vetiver 30% vs 37%
Only in Elle
Cedar 25%

Accords

Elle Rush - 449
100%
Woody
88%
Floral
30%
86%
Patchouli
75%
Fresh
75%
Rose
Fruity
70%
69%
Earthy
40%
69%
Soft Spicy
61%
Aromatic
58%
Warm Spicy
58%
Musky
Chypre
45%
Woody
100%
Floral shared
88%
30%
Patchouli
86%
Fresh
75%
Rose
75%
Fruity
70%
Earthy shared
69%
40%
Soft Spicy
69%
Aromatic
61%
Warm Spicy
58%
Musky
58%
Chypre
45%

Performance

Elle Rush - 449
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.

Rush - 449

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elle EDP
Rush - 449 EDP
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