Elle Eau de Parfum bottle Elle
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2007 Year 2020
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LoveMe Eau de Parfum bottle LoveMe

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Elle
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LoveMe
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elle
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 - LoveMe
A pleasant, if unoriginal, 'pink' floral that's a safe bet for everyday wear. It ticks all the boxes for a clean, fruity-floral, but don't expect anything groundbreaking - it's a solid, inoffensive choice for those who value familiarity.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 11%
Floral 30% 31%
Fruity 12% 13%
Green 5% 6%
Sweet 16% 17%
Warm 8% 6%
Woody 20% 20%
Earthy 18% 11%
Animalic 1% 3%
Fresh 18% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elle EdP
LoveMe EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Litchi 37% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Rose 24% vs 32%
Jasmine 20% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Cedar 25% vs 34%

Accords

Elle LoveMe
100%
Woody
62%
88%
Floral
100%
75%
Rose
96%
75%
Fresh
94%
86%
Patchouli
Citrus
81%
69%
Earthy
Fruity
62%
61%
Aromatic
58%
Musky
Tropical
58%
Mossy
45%
Woody shared
100%
62%
Floral shared
88%
100%
Rose shared
75%
96%
Fresh shared
75%
94%
86%
81%
69%
62%
61%
58%
58%
45%

Performance

Elle LoveMe
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.

LoveMe

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive floral and citrus profile makes it ideal for office and casual settings. While not strong enough for formal events, its fresh scent is quite suitable for light sporting activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
93%
Accord
54%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Elle
LoveMe
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