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Yves Saint Laurent

Elle (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

2007WomenModern
7.8/ 10
Community score
313 ratings
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Yves Saint Laurent Elle Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent with a fresh, floral and fruity character.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 252 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does Elle (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for daily and office use. Most voters call it feminine.

It opens bright and juicy with citrus fruits, lychee and peony. In the heart, jasmine and red berries carry the floral sweetness on. Patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy base with a soft powdery finish. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Gucci Rush have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Citrus fruits
    • Lychee
    • Peony
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine
    • Red berries
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Vetiver

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Winter
  • 18%
    Summer
  • Evening
    23%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026