Elie Saab 2021 EDP

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Le Parfum Lumière

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumière is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Le Parfum Lumière opens with Mandarin, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Elie Saab's Le Parfum Lumière carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This flanker to the original Le Parfum is a divisive white floral experience - some find it a glorious, luminous bouquet, while others are put off by a perceived bitterness or cloying sweetness. Expect compliments, or perhaps, a few puzzled expressions.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
Le Parfum Lumière Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for a discreet office environment, but perfect for more social settings. The elegant floral-woody balance lends itself well to both dates and formal events, carrying a confident presence.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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About

Le Lumière opens with a radiant burst of mandarin and orange blossom, quickly joined by the plush, heady sweetness of ylang-ylang. The heart unfolds into an opulent white floral core of jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose, creating a rich, sunny depth. As it settles, a warm base of woody notes, amber, musk, and patchouli provides a sophisticated anchor, balancing the bright florality.