Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Floral
88%
Patchouli
87%
Fresh
75%
Rose
74%
Soft Spicy
70%
Earthy
69%
Aromatic
61%
Warm Spicy
58%
Fruity
58%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Floral, and Patchouli) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Floral, Patchouli, and Fresh 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 Woody, Floral, Patchouli, and Fresh 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
EllebyYves Saint Laurentis a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women.Ellewas launched in 2007. Elle was created by Jacques Cavallier and Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Litchi, Peony and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Pink Pepper, Rose, Jasmine and Freesia; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).This beautiful passionate perfume by the house of Yves Saint Laurent arrived on the market in Autumn 2007, hoping to win the hearts of young and modern girls. Tender and distinguished fragrance Elle, designed by two renowned noses, Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier, brings joy with luminous crisp notes of lemon and litchi on peony petals.Its heart unites Jasmine Sambac, rose and freesia, with youthful accords of pink berries, while the base caresses woody notes of vetiver, patchouli, and cedar.The face of the fragrance is young and extravagant 18-year-old Coco Rocha. The advertising campaign, as well as the bottle design, can say a lot about the perfume: it is a young, but pretentious fragrance within the frame of the "modern classic."
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Elle 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.