Yves Saint Laurent 2011 EDT

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Elle Limited Edition 2011

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Yves Saint Laurent Elle Limited Edition 2011 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Elle Limited Edition 2011 opens with Grapefruit and Peony, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Benzoin. Yves Saint Laurent's Elle Limited Edition 2011 carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

If you liked the original YSL Elle, you'll like this. If you didn't, you won't. This limited edition is largely indistinguishable from its popular predecessor, offering a slight grapefruit-peony freshen up but not much else. For fans, it's a solid, budget-friendly repurchase.
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  • Fresh
  • Feminine
  • Cozy
  • Energetic
  • Uplifting
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Elle Limited Edition 2011 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit54%
Peony46%
Heartas listed
Pink Pepper53%
Jasmine47%
Baseas listed
Amber38%
Vetiver34%
Benzoin28%

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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and fresh floral-citrus character make it versatile for daily wear, including the office and casual outings. The amber base gives it enough depth for date nights, but it's not quite formal enough for black-tie events.

About

A crisp burst of grapefruit and lush peony opens this fragrance, quickly joined by the delicate sweetness of jasmine and a subtle, intriguing warmth from pink pepper. As it settles, a smooth amber envelops the florals, grounded by earthy vetiver and a hint of creamy benzoin. It strikes a fine balance between bright and deep, never becoming cloying.

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