SIU 2023 EDP

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Elan

by Maud Chabanis , Xavier Blaizot , Batiste Humeau

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SIU Elan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Maud Chabanis, Xavier Blaizot, and Batiste Humeau. Elan opens with Almond, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Mimosa, Coconut, and Liatris Spicata, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. SIU's Elan carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Elan is a divisive one: some find it a delightful 'quiet luxury' scent, while others are left wanting more. If you're after a subtle, powdery, almond-floral experience, it's worth a sniff. Just don't expect it to shout.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
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Elan Eau de 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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for office wear and casual settings, as it won't overpower. The delicate, clean profile also works for dates, but its subtlety might get lost in a formal event, and it's definitely not for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Elan opens with a soft, unsweetened almond note, hinting at something creamy and inviting. Soon, a golden haze of powdery mimosa blooms alongside delicate jasmine, creating a subtly elegant floral heart. A touch of coconut adds a velvety texture rather than a tropical vibe, preventing the florals from becoming too sharp. As it settles, a clean musk, warm vanilla, and a hint of amber create a comforting, skin-like finish that feels effortlessly refined.

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