Elie Saab 2016 Parfum

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Le Parfum Rose Couture

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture is a Parfum launched in 2016, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Le Parfum Rose Couture opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Peony, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Vanilla, Peach, and Litchi, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Caramel. Elie Saab's Le Parfum Rose Couture carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This won't be for everyone. Some find it a beautifully balanced caramelised rose, modern and easy to wear. For others, it's a cloying, overly sweet disappointment that disappears too quickly. Test first, as skin chemistry is key for this one.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sweet
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Cozy
Le Parfum Rose Couture Parfum bottle

Scent 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.

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Performance & Mood

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and often-reported short longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like a date, but its sweetness and floral notes might be too much for a formal setting. While pleasant for casual wear, the performance issues prevent it from being a true all-day, everyday scent. Some found it too heavy for summer.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

About

Opening with a blush of fresh rose and bright peony, accented by zesty bergamot and delicate orange blossom, this fragrance soon softens. A juicy heart of peach and litchi intertwines with creamy vanilla, leading to a base that blends gourmand caramel with warm sandalwood and earthy patchouli. It's a sweet, floral composition with a comforting depth.

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