Elle EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Poise EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Compiled from Yardley's own product notes (yardleylondon.me, yardleylondon.co.uk) and retailer copy: a rich oriental floral opening on bergamot and cherry, blooming into an orange blossom-rose-jasmine heart, closing on a sophisticated patchouli-cedarwood-vetiver base.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The rich oriental floral structure with a patchouli-vetiver base gives this a warm, substantial character best suited to cooler autumn and winter wear.
Occasions
The refined oriental-floral character with real depth suits dates and formal occasions well, though its richness is a less obvious fit for casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, floral
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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