Yves Saint Laurent Elle
Floral, fruity, spicy, woody, patchouli-led, and musky.
Top Notes: Peony, Litchi, Amalfi Lemon
Heart Notes: Pink Pepper, Rose, Jasmine, Freesia
Base Notes: Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar, Ambrette
Yves Saint Laurent Elle Eau de Parfum opens with bright peony, juicy litchi and citrus before pink pepper gives the floral heart a sharper edge. Rose, jasmine and freesia keep the center vivid, while patchouli, vetiver and cedar pull the drydown toward earthy woods. Ambrette adds a soft musky texture that links the brighter floral opening to the darker base.
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Peony, Litchi, Amalfi Lemon
- Heart
- Pink Pepper, Rose, Jasmine, Freesia
- Base
- Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar, Ambrette
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Perfumer
- Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Olivier Cresp
- Release year
- 2007
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Floral Woody Musk
- Expected wear
- Long
- Strength
- Moderate
- Collection
- Elle
- Scent profile
- Floral, Fruity, Spicy, Woody, Patchouli, Musky
- Full bottle size
- 90 mL / 3.0 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- Discontinued
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Peony, Litchi, Amalfi Lemon
- Middle
- Pink Pepper, Rose, Jasmine, Freesia
- Base
- Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar, Ambrette
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Floral, Fruity, Spicy, Woody, Patchouli, Musky
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Spring, Fall
- Best for
- Everyday, Work, Date Night, Going Out
- Day / night
- Day & Night
- Mood
- Confident, Polished, Romantic
Warm amber and spice facets give Yves Saint Laurent Elle a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. a 6–8 hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its confident, polished, romantic character suits everyday, work, date night, going out.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Yves Saint Laurent Elle is a polished floral-woody Eau de Parfum with a playful fruity opening and a darker patchouli base. Peony, litchi and lemon start bright and slightly tart before pink pepper adds a crisp spicy lift. Rose, jasmine and freesia make the heart clearly floral without turning overly soft. As it settles, patchouli and vetiver bring an earthy, dry contrast, while cedar and ambrette add woody-musky depth. The result feels feminine but assertive, balancing freshness, floral color and a sharper chypre-like structure. It should suit shoppers who like rose and fruit but want noticeable patchouli and woods underneath.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty translates the fashion house’s contrast-driven couture identity into fragrance, pairing polished modern presentation with compositions that move between florals, citrus, aromatics, woods, amber, vanilla, leather, spice, and gourmand materials. Current fragrance families include Libre, MYSLF, Y, Black Opium, and the haute-parfumerie Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection. Across the range, familiar materials are pushed through distinctly YSL contrasts: lavender against orange blossom, bright citrus against dark woods, or vanilla against smoke, leather, and spice. The result is a fragrance wardrobe that reflects the house’s longstanding themes of confidence, sensuality, sharp tailoring, and expressive personal style.
Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Yves Saint Laurent Elle is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 90 mL / 3.0 fl oz.