elle YSL, a fragrance close to her It was in 1961, with the help of his friend Pierre Bergé, that Yves Saint Laurent founded his fashion house of the same name. Five months later, the young designer presented his first Mondrian collection.
- Brand
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Launch year
- 2007
- Perfumers
- Gender
- Unisex
- Olfactory family
- Floral
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum

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This collection surprised with a new cut of jeans as well as its play of colors. Starting in 1966, drawing inspiration from the androgynous movement, Yves Saint Laurent reinvented women's fashion by reinterpreting men's wardrobe, to their advantage. His first perfume, released in 1971, Rive Gauche, encouraged women to free themselves from their constraints. In 2007, the house presented elle, an intimate fragrance meant to be close to every woman.
elle, the femininity of the house of YSL celebrated
elle is a resolutely feminine fragrance. Chic and sophisticated, the elle essence is disarmingly audacious. Since 2004, the release date of the perfume Cinéma, YSL fans had been waiting for a new fragrance. For this, the house did not wish to disappoint them. elle embodies the beauty, sensuality and femininity of the entire YSL fashion house. elle appears as a singular and unpredictable woman. elle nevertheless remains ultra-modern and very chic. elle depicts the image of a strong, captivating woman, eager to live fully and who loves achieving her goals. The life of elle is punctuated by love, passion and desire. If the elle woman is undeniably modern, she nonetheless wants to be young, bohemian, but above all, seductive.
elle Yves Saint Laurent and its captivating notes
This bold fragrance was created by Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavalier. elle is an essence vibrant with audacity and femininity in which floral, musky and woody notes blend harmoniously. Its scent is based on powerful ingredients. elle opens with the exotic notes of Lychee. This meets the tenderness of Peony blossom and then Citron, which gives a carnal touch to the top notes. The heart of elle is ultra floral with Freesia and Jasmine, joined by the spicy note of Pink pepper, offering a genuine contrast. Finally, the base is sensual thanks to the presence of Ambrette, Vetiver and Patchouli. This nectar is contained in a baroque bottle with clean lines. Its shape is also elongated and very elegant. The bottle is also dressed in fuchsia, a striking color. Finally, it features the iconic YSL cassandre. The letters are cut out within a gold-colored metal, contrasting with the color of the bottle. The whole offers an irresistibly magnetic bottle.
Once again, YSL celebrates the beauty of women. elle is an intimate fragrance that reveals a seductive and determined woman. Its composition oscillates harmoniously between floral, musky and woody notes… An essence full of happiness.
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