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Elle Yves Saint Laurent

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Aromatic
EDP · 2007 · womens

Elle opens with a bright, fruity flourish of Amalfi lemon and litchi over a delicate peony, immediately establishing a fresh, feminine character. The heart develops into a classic white floral composition anchored by jasmine and freesia, with rose and pink pepper adding gentle spice and complexity. The fragrance settles into a warm, woody base of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, rounded out with the soft, skin-like quality of ambrette musk.

This is a well-balanced floral that doesn't lean too heavily into sweetness or powderiness. The woody-floral DNA gives it substance without sacrificing the brightness of its opening, making it feel slightly more sophisticated than a straightforward romantic floral. It reads as polished and composed rather than playful or casual.

Elle suits someone looking for an everyday floral that still feels put-together, whether for professional settings or casual wear. It performs well year-round, though it shines most during spring and summer months. If you're drawn to The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Mystic, Elle's balanced approach to florals and woods should resonate with your taste.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
19%
Fresh
86%
Floral
100%
Rose
90%
Jasmine
24%
White Floral
80%
Aromatic
33%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
33%
Patchouli
33%
Earthy
67%
Musky
50%
Spicy
24%
Fruity
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Grown on the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Amalfi lemons are unusually large and fragrant with a particularly sweet, aromatic rind and minimal bitterness. In perfumery they represent the idealized Italian lemon experience: luminous, floral-citrus, and vivid. The benchmark for high-quality lemon notes in classic Mediterranean fragrances.
Litchi
Litchi
Also known as lychee, litchi has a delicate, floral-fruity sweetness that is lighter and more transparent than most tropical fruits. It has a slightly rose-like quality that makes it at home in floral compositions, and a clean sweetness that reads as refined rather than candy-like. Common in contemporary light florals.
Peony
Peony
Light, watery, and fresh with a clean floral sweetness that never feels heavy. Peony reads as modern and optimistic, the scent equivalent of a spring wardrobe refresh. It blends seamlessly with other florals and is a common building block in sheer, easy-to-wear feminine fragrances.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Freesia
Freesia
Bright, clean, and slightly peppery, freesia is a springtime flower with a fresh, almost citrusy edge that prevents it from reading as purely sweet. It's one of the more versatile florals, sitting comfortably in both delicate feminine compositions and fresh unisex fragrances. Approachable and elegant simultaneously.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The HomesteaderBest match88% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Tactician88% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Mystic81% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Scent Profile
Citrus19%Fresh86%Floral100%Rose90%Jasmine24%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP
Decants Available
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What does Yves Saint Laurent Elle Yves Saint Laurent smell like? +
Elle opens with a bright, fruity flourish of Amalfi lemon and litchi over a delicate peony, immediately establishing a fresh, feminine character. The heart develops into a classic white floral composition anchored by jasmine and freesia, with rose and pink pepper adding gentle spice and complexity. The fragrance settles into a warm, woody base of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, rounded out with the soft, skin-like quality of ambrette musk. This is a well-balanced floral that doesn't lean too heavily into sweetness or powderiness. The woody-floral DNA gives it substance without sacrificing the brightness of its opening, making it feel slightly more sophisticated than a straightforward romantic floral. It reads as polished and composed rather than playful or casual. Elle suits someone looking for an everyday floral that still feels put-together, whether for professional settings or casual wear. It performs well year-round, though it shines most during spring and summer months. If you're drawn to The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Mystic, Elle's balanced approach to florals and woods should resonate with your taste.
What are the notes in Yves Saint Laurent Elle Yves Saint Laurent? +
Top: Amalfi Lemon, Litchi, Peony. Heart: Freesia, Jasmine, Pink Pepper, Rose. Base: Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver.
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Yves Saint Laurent Elle Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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