Elle (Eau de Parfum)
Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
313 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves Saint Laurent Elle Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent with a fresh, floral and fruity character.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 252 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- 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
First minutes
- Citrus fruits
- Lychee
- Peony
First hours
- Jasmine
- Red berries
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 22%Winter
- 18%Summer
- Evening23%
- Nighttime23%
- Casual19%
- Daytime18%
- Office16%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
56% matchIdylle Duet Rose-Patchouli
Guerlain · 2011
55% matchTender Rose
Yves de Sistelle
52% matchFlora by Gucci 1966
Gucci · 2013
51% matchCoco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu
Chanel · 2026
51% matchIdole d'Armani (Eau de Parfum)
Giorgio Armani · 2009
49% matchRush
Gucci · 1999
48% matchArpège pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Lanvin · 2005
46% matchChance (Eau de Parfum)
Chanel · 2002
Comparisons
Dupes
- Bargello 293
Single source family (community)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026







