Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
White Floral
79%
Amber
74%
Soft Spicy
67%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Musky
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, White Floral, and Amber) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, White Floral, Amber, and Soft Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Citrus, White Floral, Amber, and Soft Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Elle Edition CollectorbyYves Saint Laurentis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Elle Edition Collectorwas launched in 2010. Top note is Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine and Pink Pepper; base notes are Amber and Benzoin.YSL is presenting a new version of Elle as a limited edition which collectors will most certainly enjoy. Elle Edition Collector will be available from March 1st 2010 as a light, solar and summer edition in a transparent flacon painted in water colour style with purple, fuchsia and golden details sprinkled on glass. Its composition is modern, summer and playful – it includes notes of grapefruit, Sambac jasmine, pink pepper, benzoin and amber.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Elle Edition Collector office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.