Yves Saint Laurent
Elle
What Elle smells like
Luminous litchi and assertive patchouli woods, evoking modern female dominance for a bold, high-heeled stride through the city.
Feels like
A vibrant fuchsia cocktail with a pink peppercorn garnish · Sunlight filtering through the leaves onto a patchouli-scented garden · The crisp rustle of a silk dress in a dimly lit room · A sharp, zesty lemon twist in a floral gin · Warm, polished cedarwood furniture in a modern apartment · The scent of a fresh rose bouquet next to a burning patchouli incense stick
Mood: Confident, Provocative, Dynamic, Flirtatious, Sophisticated
Where to wear it: Upscale cocktail lounge, Art gallery opening, Fashion week event, Chic urban evening
Main accords
woody, floral, patchouli, fresh, rose, soft-spicy, earthy, aromatic, warm-spicy, musky
Notes
Top notes: Litchi, Peony, Amalfi Lemon
Heart notes: Pink Pepper, Rose, Jasmine, Freesia
Base notes: Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow)