Le Parfum Elie Saab for women

Le Parfum Elie Saab for women

main accords
white floral
honey
sweet
woody
floral
citrus
patchouli

Perfume rating 4.01 out of 5 with 8,641 votes

Le Parfum by Elie Saab is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. Le Parfum was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top note is African Orange Flower; middle note is Jasmine; base notes are White Honey, Patchouli, Rose and Virginia Cedar.

The first fragrance from the Lebanese haute couture designer is simply called Le Parfum. After 279 trial versions, an ultra-feminine, flowery-woody composition has been selected, signed by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. The perfume opens with notes of orange blossom. Jasmine is in the heart, including both Grandiflorum and Sambac, whereas the base consists of cedar, patchouli and rose honey accord.

The simple glass bottle of Baroque style was designed by Syvie de France. The campaign features the famous model Anja Rubik. Le Parfum is available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum with an accompanying collection that includes perfumed deodorant, body lotion, body cream and shower gel.

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Pros

Pros

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Ultra feminine and super chic
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Lovely combination of orange flower, jasmine, and honey
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Suitable for office or job interview
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Smells like a rich woman
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Perfect for career women
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Popular choice for brides on their wedding day
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Intoxicating and beautiful fragrance
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Unique and refreshing
Cons

Cons

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May be overwhelming in warmer weather
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May not agree with everyone's skin chemistry
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May not live up to the hype for some people
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May not be ground-breaking enough
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Linear fragrance and may lack depth
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May not be suitable for everyday wear
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May not be worth the price
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May feel schizophrenic to some people

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Top Notes

African Orange Flower

Middle Notes

Jasmine

Base Notes

White Honey
Patchouli
Rose
Virginia Cedar

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azifah97

Lovely scent but super pointless as it disappears under a hour , I prefer Ellie Saab Essentials as it lasts longer

Venussweden

I prefer this in warm weather or when I’m sweating or my body is warm for some reason… then it has a very beautiful addictive soft floral honey bubble. Would be great to get married in during warm spring day 😍

When it’s cold weather or I have cold skin (low temp)… it’s just boring and sharp and not likable to me…

The Scentimentalist

I LOVE how jasmine is done here but it is in a supporting role only. Abundant orange blossom and patchouli could be a bit much sometimes. Overall a solid fragrance by Kurkdjian.

Marta_Regina

So beautifully sweet with floral and honey notes. Elegant, charming, and enchanting, a scent of a true lady. Such a wonderful experience.

juju0716

The patchouli and cedar are way too strong for my liking, which makes it smell more mature and intoxicating than I thought it would be. I was expecting something more clean and inoffensive. This is not really a "clean and inoffensive" scent, but it was a blind buy based on the notes, so it's my fault.

Scrabtree417

May feel schizophrenic for some? What? Fragrantica, get it together. Who inputted that as a negative comment?

missparfums77

If you like Narcisso Rodriguez for her, it is a similar vibes, like a skinscent musky and warm, but with distinguish notes of orange blossom and honey! There is no dupe for this one, i think he is truly unique and complex, like a tour of Casablanca 🧡🍯🌅🍊☀️

Teepeeps

This is simple and well done. Orange Blossom into very warm and projecting Jasmine, maybe it’s the honey that takes the edge off any scratchy edge that might otherwise project from a quite loud Jasmine.
Nothing unique but very well executed and blind buy gift friendly for most traditional feminine identifying people.

mother_love_bone

White floral very much like many, many others. But done well, with truly great performance & lasting. Elie Saabs with Kurkdjian behind the wheel tend to paint with bold colors, so this is no wall-flower. Crisp, pressed, put-together. Great for work because it lends itself to focus, productivity, and no-nonsense. The honey accord is a bit sour to my nose, so at times this is screechy (especially in colder weather or AC). Le Parfum undoes her top button on warmer days.

Gillzathrillza

Granted I’ve only tried this on the back of my hand, but it is bold and the longevity is incredible for only one spray.

Beautiful, feminine white flowers - the jasmine is stunning.

I wasn’t expecting much from this and I got a great deal so figured I didn’t have much to lose - love when blind buys turn out to be beauties.

WearyWanderer

I liked it enough when I smelled it at the store, but after wearing it for a couple of days, I’m realizing it’s a masterpiece. It’s a chic, not-juvenile orange flower with layers and dimension for days. I actually smell the cedar note, and something fresh, aquatic almost, but not in a cheap 2000s way.

Parfumesa

I love this perfume so much !!! It’s sweet white floral scent , and this performs really good on me it has a good longevity and I just can’t get enough of it . It’s a bright perfume because of the white flowers ( not in a bad way ) it’s bright and perfect for the spring . I don’t get why people says the patchouli too strong , normally patchouli makes the perfume smell like pee if in a lot of concentration , but this in my opinion doesn’t smell like it at all . My mom smelled it on me at first and she fell in love with it, so I got her one . I got compliments at work too and people asked me what was I wearing 🫶❤️ will repurchase soon

Sunkissed

It's very sweet and feminine, so I understand why many love it, but it's just an okay/like for me. I was constantly sniffing my wrist during the ride home and it lasted for hours, but I didn't feel very "me". Honey is a hit or miss for me so maybe that's why I didn't love it. I want to try it again eventually!

aprilsantiano

I am so in love with this gem! I can smell the Neroli predominantly on me which is weird coz it's not even listed as a note on the fragrance. This is definitely a grown up woman scent that definitely gives a boss bi*** vibe.

I don't think it's that sultry or sexy compared to a Scandal by JPG. But this is so refreshing fresh scent for the cold weather. It can be worn during the warm months but you have to careful how much you use. But who cares, it's your money, you're not killing anyone. Enjoy!

Serasmellsgood

There's something about this that I just cant get enough of! Im 20 and it makes me feel very uplifted, refreshed and elegant. The patchouli is strong, soft spicy, but when mixed with the honey it just blends really well. i wear this when i want a break from winter gourmands and vanillas. The translucent quality of the florals is seamless with my skin. gorge!

this is a COLD WEATHER fragrance. don't bother trying this in summer as the patchouli will be overpowering with none of the honey.

BadMongoose

This is wonderfull and sophisticated, lasts for ages, but I cant shake off the vibe of an old fashioned elderly rich woman. If thats your gig, then this is perfect.

nichoa99

Pretty, but I just can’t do patchouli.

honeybunny1977

I am just wearing this again after many yrs and wow.....its stunning. I see its by Francis Kurkdijian from 2011. I bought a 1 ounce for $38. I remember thinking how unusual this fragrance was since I dont like jasmine but I loved this! Something about how fantastic the notes are composed - gorgeous creamy honeyed jasmine grounded in patchouli & cedar and mixed with bright delicious orange blossom. If you arent a floral girl like me, you might want to try this anyway bc its simply out of this world gorgeous. This is a strong sweet perfume so my advice for best wearing experience is to spray below your waist, not on neck or arms. That way it will smell amazing and it wont overpower you. As a sidenote: I am noticing a trend in the perfume world right now. Some of the older fragrances (10+ yrs old) can be purchased at very good prices right now because the younger youtubers havent hyped them up (yet). I bought some Hermes and a few other spring florals for about $25 for 1.7 ounce and even a 3 ounce size for about the same. Maybe grab em now before they jack up the prices.

jadepo21

I had originally purchased this for my wedding day as I had read it was a common and beloved choice. I ended up not choosing it because it wasn’t the vibe I was going for and I set it aside. Since then, I have come back to it several times and have decided I like it, which is odd as someone who hates most white florals. But unlike a lot of those fragrances, this one doesn’t take over a room or induce headaches. It’s subtle and sophisticated. I know the main floral note is jasmine but I swear there is tuberose on the dry down. It’s the Martha Stewart of white floral perfumes - classy, traditional, elegant and simple. Yes, a little mature but there’s nothing wrong with a classy older broad every now and then.

CatOwned

I had a mini of this that I gave away. I found something indolic about the floral here.

NickyGeorge

If you can get it because it’s not easy to find and want a stronger more punchy version of this try Desert Rose by Ne'emah

Heliodora

What a beautiful, signature-worthy fragrance. In the opening, it is very much about the neroli and the orange blossom, but as it goes on, it becomes more sweet with the honey, and also somewhat powdery on my skin. I don't smell the patchouli a whole lot on myself,which is a shame, love me some patchouli. It is a white floral, but the sweetness and powderiness make it suitable for colder weather as well. It has a moderate projection, and lasts surprisingly long (after cca 6 hours I still smelled it). Recommend this one to anyone who is a white floral lover, and does not mind the sweet honey note

Zana1970

For the first time I tested to wear it in wintertime, I just misted it, I used it only for spring and summer, I did not know that it would cut thrue the cold wind...so an uplifting scent! Still a love for me!

nisarsarah9

This one smells so feminine and chic. The blend is beautiful and it literally refreshes my soul. Love it!

stella.cherie

Finally got around to testing this. This is an incredibly beautiful and elegant white floral. Not too sweet. There is zero that is wrong / off / unpleasant about this, but this simply is not for me. You know when something is perfect on paper yet you feel absolutely nothing?

thaochipnd

The Jasmine scent is gentle and elegant, very suitable for ladies who pursue Audrey Hepburn style. But it's nothing special and after spraying it I don't have any specific feeling, love it or hate it? Perhaps it's a forgettable perfume that doesn't leave any impression on me.

Himani Gupta

Had been wanting to try this one for such a long time because people rave about it, but, sadly, all i got was jasmine on my skin which I’m not a fan of.

Smokeandhoney

My sister’s signature scent of almost 10 years. She has had other perfumes gifted to her but she is known by this. Elie Saab Le Parfum makes me feel comforted because it smells just like my beloved sister. I would probably never purchase this for myself, or wear it regularly just because I feel like it is a scent that belongs to her and I wouldn’t feel right or “me” wearing it, I think the closest I would ever come to owning it would be Le Parfum Intense or Nuit Noor (far cry from the OG I know).

This is a really beautiful, honeyed white floral with body from patchouli and cedar in the base. There is prominent creamy jasmine and a fluffy orange blossom. Although some reviewers feel otherwise, to me this is heady and rich. And it lasts and lasts and lasts. I find that Elie Saab perfumes are quality and exude elegance and sophistication. With Le Parfum I’ve never smelt it different on her after all these years, bottle after bottle, so if there have been any reformulations with this… they’ve done an incredible job—and absolutely no issues with longevity. Le Parfum leaves a stunning trail of syrupy florals, light musks and woody patchouli. Anything it touches the scent permeates but it is just so good. It is in the air still long after she leaves the house.

sashazor

I love this. A warm, sweet floral. The strongest notes to me are that VERY noticeable jasmine, patchouli, and honey.
It's really beautiful, a perfect fragrance for "middle" seasons like spring and fall. Oddly enough, sometimes it smells even a little musky? But that might be the patchouli doing weird things to my nose.

It stands out to me because it feels really sweet and warm, usually the white florals in my collection are more fresh, but this is beautifully sweet without falling into the "powdery" category, like most non-fresh white florals tend to do. Wish it lasted a little longer, but I'm not complaining.

Sillage is alright, moderate. It's simply perfect as an elevated sweet floral perfume.

peachygal

This is a lovely floral fragrance sweetened by honey. It is easy to wear, suitable for all seasons and occasions. A super easy reach. It’s just a sample I have and I have the bottle of l’eau couture which is very different. Not fulll bottle worthy for me but a lovely easy perfume.

spiderleenie

Just finished my bottle today ... And I absolutely plan to buy a new one in Spring 2024.

It's just a gorgeous, light, bright, floral, feminine, and effortless fragrance. It lasts a long time on my skin, too.

To me, this is an ultimate "sundress" fragrance.

Sillykn

Really feminine and chique scent. If you want to smell classy check this out.
Wish I got more honey. It's a bit on the heavier side and that keeps it from being an easy reach for me.

jess_M

My all-time signature scent!
I am very picky with perfumes, it's so easy for them to smell too unbalanced, weak or overpowering, or have background notes that aren't so pleasant. Not with Elie Saab Le Parfum.
I absolutely adore the honey and jasmine in this. There's lovely rose in the background that adds to the composition without being strong enough to make this a grandmother-style perfume.
This scent is classy, complex, almost gourmand without being sickly sweet.
I keep trying to find perfumes that can be a mainstay like this one but to no luck, even the other Elie Saabs do not compare.
Is the Elie Saab Le Parfum a safe blind buy? It is if you know what you like. If you're after a very fresh, generic, young sweet floral scent - this is not that. If you want something a bit more mature, but still feminine and signature-worthy - this is it. Even my partner finds this scent delicious when I wear it.

IKA OKTINA BR SITEPU

for the non-lover of white floral and prominent jasmine, this may be a no go. All i can smell is the jasmine, but sadly I'm not a jasmine lover, but overall, the blend of this perfume is okay, and you can really feel the high-quality ingredients. Smells mature as well. Ladies below 30 may want to avoid it.

Dori002

I really like it on paper. It's a classy white floral, but doesn't smell dated or oldish. The orange blossom smells sparkly and bright and it's not a bit sour or heavy. The honey creates a sweet and a bit soapy vibe, like if it is a handmade honey-soap bar.
It was nice on my skin as well at first. It had a very intimate sillage. Slightly sweet and freshly clean, but after the dry down the jasmine became very indolic and cheap smelling.
Longevity is pretty impressive. I was able to smell it for around 8hours from my skin, and it was just one little spray.
I want to test it again, but it's not that easy as it's not widely available in perfumeries. :c I was only able to test it during a holiday abroad.

Sa7ar

Not bad, but too strong and ( sickly ) sweet for my taste.

Crocus

I’d say the fragrance pyramid is accurate. Lots of orange blossom, jasmine and honey right off which sounds pretty, and it is—but in a more reserved and professional, office-type way than casual or for a date night. It doesn’t really jibe with my personality so for me it’s a like, not a love.

WhitePetals

I reach for this more than Coco Mademoiselle.... sorry Chanel. I adore Le parfum! 💗💗💗

Lemskii900

I'm a man and i like this one. It's beautiful and classy.

pheeatrixkiddo

Undoubtedly my most aggressively traditionally feminine perfume. Very sweet, very floral, very wispy and pretty and STRONG. The orange blossom note is beautiful - natural, middle of the still night in spring fresh orange blossom is one of my favorite scents in the world, but not every perfume gets it right. Elie Saab gets it! This honestly feels like sitting in the sun under a 100 year old orange tree in full bloom, buzzing with bees. A sticky honey and crushed flower petals whirlwind.

Very spring and summer leaning, blooms beautifully under the sun, and feels like Southern California summers in a bottle. Makes me wanna roller skate on the Venice strand in August with sunglasses on and bright colored shaved ice in hand. I don’t always wanna give off that vibe but on days that I do, this is an easy, crowd-pleasing (because, again, she is STRONG. People are gonna smell you. Beware.) grab.

Great to have in a collection, because somedays you just need something pretty and uncomplicated. Am I as carefree and beautifully put together, as sweet and as bright as this perfume? Absolutely not, but I can pretend for a few hours.

zebra782

My wife has now accumulated a collection of the prettiest most delicate feminine fragrances out there, Estee Lauder Pleasures intense, Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc and now this, every time she wears one of them it feels like walking through a cloud of heavenly flowers, absolutely beautiful...!!!

MichelleSouza

I have bought this fragrance after checking the comments and I heard someone mentioning that they no longer have the same intensity as they used to, and I totally agree ( bought in 07/13/2023) and the scent was quite subtle when sprayed it at first and practically totally gone after about 2hs. On my skin, the honey is overwhelmingly predominate.

marialena888m

I love this perfume, and also the EDT version (fresher iteration for warm weather), as well as the Royal flanker (for evenings, can rival Coco Mademoiselle intense, has a similar vibe). As for the rest, the intense flanker is a rich, high quality scent but feels too mature and heavy for me. The In White flanker is pleasant but I found boring. I have not tried the Lumiere version. So far the OG is absolutely the best for me. Elegant, sensual and versatile, for 25+ beautiful women from all walks of life who want to exude sophisticated femininity.

katie02kat

I feel the aroma of honey very well. All in all, it's a very lovely fragrance, which is especially suitable for spring

dj71

This fragrance is nice enough. Very floral. Someone else mentioned that this was very sweet, but I don't get any sweetness in this at all, but maybe that is because I normally gravitate towards gourmands. Long lasting. Inoffensive. This would be fine to wear to the office as long as you don't overspray. The thing about this scent is that nothing stands out for me. I couldn't pick this scent out by name if you gave me a few other generic smelling florals to compare it to.

Yasmeena0

I don’t like this perfume at all !! It’s very sweet (sickly) is the right word but it last over 7H with great sillage .. ✅💗

Gyps

I’m not really a floral person but this one is nice. It’s not overpowering like some florals, and dries down nicely on my skin. To me the Jasmine is the loudest note, and it’s well blended. I have the Royal version, which I like more (after hating it to begin with). All the ES perfumes I have are really nice. This was a blind buy, which most of my perfumes are, so for this one it’s been successful.

EnergeticCrab

This fragrance is the epitome of "florals... for spring...groundbreaking" from The Devil Wears Prada.

Trishalalalala

Nice floral-smelling, long lasting, office-appropriate perfume.

The patchouli is definitely there, but toned down (not the screaming one, so saves you from the headache). The dry down is the best part of the whole-wearing journey.

tamminder

ES Le Parfum feels absolutely chic and divine with a beautiful blend of white flowers, patchouli and honey notes. i always want to have it in my perfume collection

morphoevgenia

This smells like a vintage perfume. It follows the notes quite accurately. I feel a blast of this old-fashioned orange blossom, followed by the realistic jasmine. It doesn’t mask itself as soap or lotion, shampoo or your skin but better it is a perfume. People will sniff you and KNOW that you are wearing a perfume. Boss scent, for important events. I quite like it, but I wouldn’t mind some extra spice.

antoniov

A very chic sophisticated fragrance. It is office appropriate, not overwhelming. It could get a bit strong if oversprayed. It is along the line of fragrances like Chloe, Good girl gone bad etc. Morning, office, chic and serious, summer and spring vibes, not detergent clean and not too sexy either. Is it signature appropriate? You need to try it on.

smellslikecoffee

Very classic and sophisticated indeed! I imagine myself in a castle surrounded by roses. It seems to be for special occasions.

Very 'solid' elegant smell and long lasting. I understand how this works out so well for classical weddings! It makes you feel 'grand'. Also suitable for other events, that require sofistication. Classical concerts, teaparties and such.

I keep my sample just in case... I will not wear this as a daily perfume. But I do like it a lot!

Shahrzaad

I will always have this in my collection even though I don’t wear it that often. It’s neither an everyday perfume nor a pleasant gourmand. However it is very classy and uplifting. Very suitable for springtime and even warm temperatures. The silage is marvelous, making this a great option for outdoors. Great boss girl perfume for the office (if used in moderation.) It could be too much for a lot of people. Very loud and floral and also a bit sweet. I would say not a safe blind buy.

Melis.t

I am very disappointed because all the notes together create something very sharp, bitter and sour on my skin. I don't find it gentle by any means but just very harsh, soapy and mature. Headache in a bottle.

gretta

This reminds me Angel (sweet patchouli) AND Alien (metallic jasmine). Hard no from me, as I don't care for either on me.

alternateu

Pleasant! It's a girly, flirty, feminine white floral, with a moderate amount of sweetness from the honey.
I'm liking this white floral + honey combination (vastly prefer it to the white floral + fruit + vanilla combination); the touch of honey in this perfume perfectly emphasizes the "lightness" or legerete of the orange blossom and jasmine.
It smells sunny, bright, floral, and lightly sweet, and avoids the intoxicating/indolic nature of jasmine and orange blossom.
It's inoffensive enough to wear to work, but has pretty good projection and longevity, so would advise not to overspray.

I ALSO, strangely, get a bit of a resemblance to the type of jasmine in Alien.

Rating: 8/10 - on me personally, it smells a bit too "young" and "girly" (not sure why, I'm only 28!)
Longevity: ~6-8 hours
Projection: Moderate

tanny_ups

This perfume is extremely long lasting as a skin scent ! It smells expensive and has a good silage. I think it could be worn all year around ! Lovely scent

Iristhenurse

Okay. This is one of the most beautiful and elegant perfume I have in my collection! Strong sillage and last a pretty decent time so good for the money value . Compliment magnet for sure since I have had a lot of compliments wearing her. One of the nursing students I work with said she was following me down the corridor yesterday because I smelled so good haha. She-Ellie is sophisticated, feminine with strong jasmine notes. Kinda womanly and seductive but also innocent and matronly. Sweet but also clean, fresh and classy as honey would. Definitely will be one of my favourite perfumes of all time. You can definitely wear day or night ,on a date or work this perfume will be suitable. I think I will always have her in my collection for a long time 😍

SophiaViolette

Francis Kurkdjian is my favorite perfumer since I discovered his brand, so of course, when I realized he worked with other designers in the past, I’ve been very curious to explore more.

Le Parfum has all the notes I love in a perfume from the top to the base notes.
Very clean, feminine, delicate opening of orange blossom and jasmine. A few drops of honey and rose teasing in the back…
The base notes of cedar and patchouli bring the perfect and subtle amount of freshness and woodiness.
It’s a hint woody warm and powdery, not too much, very pleasant and something I want to spray every morning as it makes me feel elevated upon smelling myself. I got compliments on it after applying 5 hours later.

Smells very classy, timeless, can be worn daily or for a date, or wedding venues.
Also, I was looking for a new perfume to wear to my ballet classes, and upon spraying I right away pictured ballerinas, because of how elevated, feminine and soft the scent is.
Ordering already a full bottle, excellent value and quality.

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Projection, sillage, longevity : 8/10
Originality : 8/10
Quality, value : 10/10

8.5/10

PlanetGrl

It’s a pleasant but overwhelming fragrance, very over the top bordering on flagrant. Really fills the room with two sprays. I’d say this is big bang for your buck, it will last forever. Even though I like it, it’s just too heady for me. The patchouli is crazy strong with the white florals, giving Mugler Alien vibes.

MCW7

I would definitely have this for a summer fragrance. it’s quite light to me. A bit citrusy. but certainly not offensive in any way, shape or form. classy. somewhat vintage, but not old smelling. It’s a win for me. I am putting it in my summer fragrances. got a great deal on it and I love Elie Saab fragrances. I do, however love the Elie Saab Royale, a bit better. More modern. A little more patchouly-based. that one is more of a winter scent.

1037

This is THE grape-iest white floral I've ever smelled. It opens like pure grape soda. If you tell your brain you're gonna smell grape soda, then that's what it smells like. But if you tell your brain it's white florals and honey, then you smell that instead. It's funny how that works. It's like a lighter Alien with honey and a little patchouli in place of the woods and amber. I have Alien Eau Sublime, which this is even closer to, but not everyone has smelled that. I don't think this is meant to be smelled up close but it's really nice in the air. I actually prefer this in hotter weather because the heat can really burn off the harshness of the florals and make this smell more natural. I think this would give me a headache on a colder day.

Linnsim

I tried it in store many times and liked it so I bought a full bottle. Now that I have tested it properly I find something that bothers me, maybe a too strong indolic jasmine, and something that makes it screechy, so I tried layering with Vanilla 28, and problem solved:) these two work good together. I have Kayali Deja Vu white flower, and I see it’s compared to it, I still prefer the Deja Vu.

I also get strong Alien vibes. Which I dont like. It also reminds a lot of Xerjoff JTC400, it shares the orange blossom/honey DNA.

TihanaB

White flowy dress goes with Le Parfum. This is a beautiful spring and summer fragrance even though you can wear it all year round. I made a mistake and tried it during cold winter night because of the honey note. Even though everyone complimented me, I prefer it when it's warmer outside.
Inoffensive and long-lasting with moderate to strong sillage. It lasts around 10 hours on me.

Patchouly is non-existent on my skin and that's great for me. Orange flower and white honey are the main notes. There's also something that makes it clean and soapy. Jasmine is there but not too strong or cold.

This can be a safe choice when you want to smell great and get compliments.

Ruamba

This perfume is amazing. It lasts 10 hours easy on my skin. Though the projection is mild. It's perfect for the office. Beautiful bottle.

Titine

I'm developing a love for this one.

I was looking for a classy, more mature scent, not sweet but with something effervescent in it. And great lasting power.
It kind of ticks all the boxes.
I will wear it to the office as a daily scent.

My only whish is it would have a little more base to it. That's why I might try to layer it with some patchouli.
I heard somewhere it has some resemblance to Coco Mademoiselle, but for that I find it needs more patchouli (or Tonka, I'll try).

gxbjw

If I were a woman, this would undoubtedly be my signature scent.

Elie Saab Le Parfum is probably the equivalent of Dior Sauvage to the women's fragrance. Jasmine is a safe note to build your female fragrance around, just like ambroxan. It just works. It will always work.

This fragrance is a big dose of jasmine and other white florals notes, complimented by the woodiness of patchouli and sweetness of honey to refine the scent profile. That's it -- a linear, delightful, 7+ hour olfactory journey that is appropriate to experience anywhere, anytime. Of course, with this scent profile, we're treading on a fine line between safe and boring, but to my nose it falls on the former.

Very good juice.

Laoire

I really love this fragrance! When I sprayed it first I was disappointed as it appeared very weak, but after the dry down or about 10 mins later it does intensify on the skin and I was catching beautiful wafts of this gorgeous orange blossom. It is very elegant and sophisticated and can be worn day or night.

RebeccaV

It smells exactly like walking in an orchard of orange blossoms on orange trees. I love it.

Zana1970

I got a lot of beautiful summer memories with Le parfum..and a lot of compliments, some comments like.."a heaven of the most beautiful flowers"...so this will always be my summerscent in my collection!

Suzabelle6

I had very high hopes for this one- but the patchouli seems to be the focal point- at least on my skin. I have a ton of other white florals that I prefer to this one. It's a bummer because I think Kurkdjian is a genius fragrance composer. I just don't vibe with this one.

Avana

Hate the first 2h but after that the drydown is to die for<3 At first smells sharp like ginger (or cat pee...) but maybe it is the African orange flower? I think it is what makes the the rest honey heaven last. It would be 10/10 if it settled to it's drydown faster :/

Strong and sharp (at first) floral&honey heaven

SillySybil

Looking at the notes I thought I'd love this. It's not overly offensive but I do get a lot of what seems like artificial orange and it's a bit screechy, it might be the cedar, and not much else. Heard this described as sparkling and very classy which I don't feel it is.

neşeyusubova

I interpret this perfume as a stylish woman in white flowers.
A perfume suitable for the office environment is a perfume that definitely complements a stylish classic outfit.
It suits both night and day. The scent of jasmine is magnificent. Do not be confused by the fact that it is a flower, because its woody air, not fidgety, has made the perfume solemn.

bren400

Smells NOTHING like the EDT! The EDT is where it's at!!!👍🏻👍🏻 I would've been discouraged to smell the flankers if this had been the first one tested from the line. The perfumer got it right with the EDT! 😍😍 I'm SOOOO glad I tested that one first-IT IS LOOOOOOOOOOOOVELY and my top 5 of all time! ❤

Heliga

4.5 stars. Extremely pleasant scent, borders on boring but in a very good way. If I had to be in an office every day, this is what I would be happy both wearing myself and smelling on someone else on a daily basis. I have the intense version but I wouldn't mind a bottle of this or the edt for the right price.

Szilvita

I've been curious about this for quite a while after trying several flankers. Finally gave in.

The opening is quite loud, sharp, nose drilling and kinda ... sour. My friend immediately thought of his mom permanenting her hair when he was a child. :/

However this evaporated and some sweetness (the honey?) showed up which made it better, but nothing groundbreaking. I'm not wowed by neither the scent nor the performance. Hope it works better in summer than now in 15C.

soso.sofia

Lovely white flowers with a touch of sweetness. Pretty yet sadly boring.

PKSMKE

I neither love nor hate this, IMO it's not distinctive enough to elicit strong emotions from me. It reminds me of other orange blossom scents I've known, such as Fleur Narcotique, Jardins de Bagatelle or Beautiful (I realize those three don't smell alike -- I'm just saying the orange blossom in Elie Saab Le Parfum plays a similar role in the accord). In another era this would have been targeted to young women -- I'm not sure who the target audience is now since I don't really see this as a mature scent.

AuthenticAF

This is a great scent. Very versatile, i dont get anosmic to this. I smell the orange blossom the most. Great for any time, any place. This is like a little black dress you could dress it up or down.
Update: i gave my little mini of this to my daughter, and i kept in white. But i just ordered a full bottle of this. I really like the orange blossom and i miss it.

Steffie32

This was a no for me. The jasmine is so strong, I cannot detect any other notes really. I wanted to like this very badly, but on my skin it’s very sharp and in the dry down it smells off to me, like cheap jasmine scented cleaning products.
The pro is that it lasts for ever…and ever….and…ever.
So, there’s that.

nadia_malachite

I always thought people were being dramatic when I read comments like “I had to scrub it off I hated it so much!” about a perfume - but that’s kind of how I feel about this one. It’s so strong, and there’s something dirty smelling and animalic in it that I can’t get into. It smells like old jasmine flowers that have fallen off a tree and started to die and rot.

It’s definitely not for me.

Acidula

I remember smelling it several times at the store and find it lovely, mysterious.
I wasn't sure it was fit for me, but I decided to buy the 30ml because I wanted it on my shelf.
I can confirm that it's not my cup of tea, but it's so good I don't care. I'm happy I have it.
It's strong, persistent, nighty, not office friendly and on my skin the dry down is strange, loses almost all the femininity and leaves a smell like a man hugged me and left his perfume on me.
It's sexy but so private that don't like to wear this fragrance in public. I'll keep this bottle forever

LizDee007

This is a light floral basic scent that reminds me of ladies in white gloves having exclusive garden parties wearing the most hideous floral circle skirt dresses. It’s definitely daytime and airy. But I guess my expectations got the best of me. This was a blind buy, but I’m not that disappointed. Half of the fun on my fragrance journey is being pleasantly or unpleasantly surprised which I find quite fun.

l_02mx

This is going to get majorly downvoted; people are sensitive over their scents and I understand why - it’s personal but I cannot leave a positive review for this fragrance.

I wanted to love this, to its promising notes and overly positive reviews I was CERTAIN I was going to love this and even contemplated blind buying it but I instead bought a sample. My intuition must’ve been strong that day because this is just… terrible!

Before I even got the vial out it’s packing I could smell it, smell what you ask? Nasty animalic honey, I’ve always been unsure of honey but I wouldn’t say I hated it until I smelt it in this. It completely ruins this whole fragrance. I pinpoint the honey in this as the perpetrator instead of the jasmine which I know I can smell dirty but I like the ‘dirtiness’ of jasmine, this stink is completely different. It’s face scrunching and what makes it worse this scent is a powerhouse! It fills a room! Again, I like jasmine but it is just sharp and jarring in this. I honestly thought there was citrus in this until I looked up the notes. It’s generic in the worst way possible and I couldn’t wait to scrub this off; I won’t be giving this ‘a try’ ever again. Nope. Nope. Nope. NOT a safe blind buy. Describe this in a sentence?

Cheapo floral air freshener you’d find in a restaurants bathroom.

Carolinefragrance

Amazing orange blossom and honey. Absolute love since first sniff. After first initial strong spray fairly intimate sillage. Good longevity although I like to respray after five hours for that gorgeous blast. Absolutely signature all year round worthy. I want this to be always in my collection. Worried it will be discontinued ☹️

Joanabella

I love this fragrance. On me, it’s all orange blossom and honey. I wear it to the office and it lasts most of the day. I would call this sophisticated and feminine. The honey gives it a subtle sweetness that I love. A good scent for someone mid-twenties and older.

Geri Geri Love

Balanced, well rounded, feminine and elegant, I love the jasmine and rose combination, with a hint of orange blossom for freshness ❤️ I would however give it 7/10 because it's not as strong nor long lasting as I expect 🙁

LadyM

Elie Saab Le Parfum is a beautiful gentle creation. Personally, I don´t find it nauseating.
I would categorize it as a "Rich housewife" perfume... the one that a well-dressed woman-mother-and-wife of a successful businessman would spray during the day while taking the kids to school, having brunch with similar friend-housewife, and picking the kids from a football match... the classic good and representative wife, pretty but not loud and flashy.
I truly appreciate Le Parfum, but I don´t like wearing it myself. I feel I am too ambitious and active for this scent.

melanie mother or foxes

Well what can I say. . .
I fell for the hype on YouTube and blind bought it. It is indeed extremely feminine and I love all the notes in it but oh my not together.
I find it quite nauseating. It maybe lovely on other people but not for me.
As my late Nanna would say "it's nice for those who like it". The bottle is lovely though. I prefer the Royal version.

Sully92

Beware if you are a migraine sufferer, either avoid this one or sample first!
This was a gift, I didn't choose it for myself. For some reason my stepmum keeps buying me white floral fragrances and I don't have the heart to tell her I don't like them.
Despite the fact that I don't like white florals and this triggers migraines I can still appreciate the beauty of this fragrance, it's just so classy!
BIG jasmine and orange blossom, a touch of honey to add a little sweetness and a bit of woody cedar in the base. I don't detect the rose or patchouli. Big sillage, very long lasting.

I can see this on a mature (mature, not old) elegant woman. Someone who always dresses stylish but super classy. Definitely a spring fragrance. This would be a really lovely wedding fragrance for a garden wedding.

claress

I got this beauty almost a decade ago and just loved it back then and considered it my favourite perfume, a signature even. Then something happened and I felt I grew out of it and instead of the harmonious and elegant composition something smelled too harsh, even nauseating. Most likely the honey-jasmine-orange flower mix. There was maybe 2-3 ml left in my bottle and the liquid turning cloudy, I considered just tossing it a long time ago.

But I'm so glad I didn't, and instead tried it on again this summer! The warm summer weather would round the scent up beautifully and now I smell the same gorgeousness I first fell in love with years ago. It's funny as back then I remember considering this first and foremost a spring/fall scent and too heavy for the hottest summer. However now it's almost 30 degrees celsius outside and I'm loving it. I wouldn't be surprised if I was to find it screechy again during colder, drier season but for now, it's perfect. Will have to buy another bottle. I'd be curious to try out the flankers, too, although I don't think the original can be easily beaten.

Some people talk about it being too mature for them – I understand where they're coming from, since Le Parfum is definitely not teenager's first perfume by character, however I consider it a uni-age fragrance. ;) I'm in my mid-twenties, obviously loving it, but apart from that I could comfortably pull it off in my late teens. That being said, I think Le Parfum would equally suit a more mature lady. This scent is clean, timeless, approachable feminine elegance and has much more to do with the _style_ of its wearer than her age.

Eveningrose

I thought this would be a stronger scent than it is from the reviews . I am getting a coconut and jasmine here . It doesn’t smell bad but it’s nothing special . Just an every day floral!

Update : coming back to this, I am starting to love it more and more . It’s like a true jasmine scent

vannya_p

Can't really smell the jasmine and this perfume made me realize that I don't like orange flower, honey, and cedar on my skin. As much as I love jasmine, since the notes aren't the dominant notes in this perfume, this perfume doesn't feel like me and I remember one time I use this perfume I want to puke on the strong smell of it. I would say this perfume is perfect for someone who is looking for bold perfume but isn't as sillage, it does smell a little auntie smell because I don't like heavy sweet floral. I can imagine mature woman with luxury handbag, blonde blown hair, expensive sunnies, and wearing stiletto heels with this kind of perfume.

Perfume_Lover99

This is a lovely perfume, very feminine and classy. It starts off with a blast of jasmine that has a tinge of similarity to Alien. Unlike Alien, however, which has a dark, mysterious, and alluring jasmine, this one is clean and brightening. I also smell orange blossom which gives a slightly soapy quality to the perfume. Not in a bad way, in face this soapiness (in my opinion) makes the perfume suitable for any occasion- celebrations, nights out with friends, the office/ school, dinner parties, etc. I’m very surprised with the honey note which is not so prominent on my skin. I feel that it extends the longevity of the jasmine and orange blossom. While perfume can be worn by anyone, I feel this one especially suites women ages 20-45. Long lasting, a good 8 hours on me.

churinl

I wonder how many people have had similar incidents, especially with large collections. As my collection grows and I become enamored with new fragrances, older loves seem to get pushed back and I forget how much I loved them when I first purchased them, or even smell better than I remembered! Such is the case with Le Parfum. It must be two years since I last wore it, and I have fallen head over heels with it all over again. The orange blossom, jasmine, and honey are divine. Thankfully it hasn't turned at all. I think I enjoy it even more now than I first did. I'm reaching the point where I am starting to buy back up bottles of certain favorites, and though I still have a decent amount left, this may require a backup bottle.
Longevity is good, silage and projection are moderate - noticeable, but not like being beat over the head with a bouquet of white florals. A most definite love! I think that Francis Kurkdijian and Elie Saab have made several fantastic collaborations and this one ranks high for me!

CeeTee

I just blind bought a travel size of this with no expectations.

Started out as a soapy jasmine blend that’s well-balanced: fresh & indolic.
More patchouli than I expected, but it’s a note I enjoy.
Lots of golden gooey honey.
Dried down to sweet fallen rose petals and a very subtle patchouli.
Clean, simple, inoffensive, holds your interest, and it’s quite beautiful.

And it performs well! Big like for me.

Elle's Bells

I just pulled this out of my collection---it was in the very back and I hadn't worn it for years. Anyways, I sprayed a couple of sprays on me and within a couple of minutes, I was shocked to see how closely this fragranced resembled Memo Paris Flam. I'll wear it this spring and summer before I retire it finally.

Tyebileyo

This has been my signature scent for over 6 years. Was my only perfume when I just couldn't stomach most perfumes. Intoxicating and sexy in a very subtle way. Will always have it in my "collection"

HanPunjabi

So so sooo beautiful. Im not a floral fan but this is one of the three floral perfumes that I loooove!

Love the jasmine and orange blossom and how it smells sooo “expensive”

I wear it on really special occasions because where I live is humid all year round.

Definitely worth the $$$

Kali_92

I’ve been wearing this every day since I bought it two weeks ago….an instant classic. It’s a perfect signature scent. It smells very fresh in the opening, like fancy soap, and as it develops throughout the day I get more of the cedar and honey. Honestly it’s so so beautiful. I get compliments on this all the time. And yes that longevity is a 10/10.

LivsAnne

Beautiful white floral fragrance, smells like a very mature scent to me better suited to someone mid 20’s and up. This was a Great blind buy for me and I wasn’t disappointed at all.
It’s very long lasting and you only need a few sprays as it’s so powerful, I’m excited to buy more fragrances from this range

TheCandyperfumegirl

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পারফিউমটি স্প্রে করার সাথে সাথে মন ভালো করে দেয়া ফ্রেশ Orange Blossom -এর স্মেল পাওয়া যায়। এখানে একটা কথা না বললেই না, যেকোন পারফিউমে Orange Blossom থাকলে আমার স্কীনে এই নোটটি সবসময় সবচেয়ে বেশি প্রমিনেন্টভাবে প্রোজেক্ট করে। কিন্তু এই পারফিউমটিতে Orange Blossom এর পাশাপাশি আছে Jasmine আর এই দু’টো ফ্লোরাল নোটের কম্বিনেশন এত্ত সুন্দর করে ব্লেন্ড করা হয়েছে যে পারফিউমটি মোটেও Heavy বা Sharp মনে হয় না। স্প্রে করার কিছুক্ষণের মধ্যেই সুন্দর Honey নোটটিও নোটিস করা যায়। Base -এর Patchouli ও Cedarwood -এর সাথে অন্যান্য নোটগুলো বেশ সুন্দর করে মিশে এক অসাধারণ ফেমিনিন ও এলিগ্যান্ট ন্যাচারাল ফ্লোরাল স্মেল সৃষ্টি করে যা যে কারো মন ভালো করে দেয়।
White Floral যারা পছন্দ করেন তাদের এই পারফিউমটি অবশ্যই ভালো লাগবে। আর যারা Sophisticated ও Classy একটি Clean Soapy Sweet Floral পারফিউম খুঁজছেন তারা অবশ্যই 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒂𝒃 𝑳𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒎 ট্রাই করে দেখবেন। Elegant ও Sophisticated হওয়ার পাশাপাশি পারফিউমটি কিন্তু বেশ আবেদনময়ী ও আকর্ষণীয়। তাই 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒂𝒃 𝑳𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒎 কালেকশনে রাখার মত একটি পারফিউম।
সব আবহাওয়ায় ব্যবহার উপযোগী এই পারফিউমটি যেকোন নারীর Signature Scent হতে পারে। এটি অতিরিক্ত Sweet বা Heavy না‌ তাই আপনার আশেপাশের মানুষজন অস্বস্তিকর অনুভব করবে না বলে আমার বিশ্বাস। বরং আমি যখনি 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒂𝒃 𝑳𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒎 ব্যবহার করি আমার আশেপাশের মানুষ স্মেলটা সত্যি বেশ পছন্দ করে।
𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒂𝒃 𝑳𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒎-এর 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 সাধারণত ৬-৮ ঘন্টা তবে কাপড়ে পারফিউমটির স্মেল ১০ ঘন্টা পরেও রয়ে যায়। এমনকি কিছু ফেব্রিকে ও চুলে পরেরদিন পর্যন্ত পারফিউমের স্মেল পাওয়া যায়।
প্রথম ২-৩ ঘন্টা বেশ ভালোমতোই প্রোজেক্ট করে। তবে আস্তে আস্তে এটি Skin Scent-এ পরিনত হয়। 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞-ও বেশ ভালো। প্রথম কয়েক ঘন্টার মধ্যে ব্যবহারকারী চলে যাওয়ার পরেও সুন্দর Scent Trail রেখে যায়।
𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒂𝒃 𝑳𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒎 ব্যবহার করে আমার কখনো মাইগ্রেন বা মাথ্যাব্যাথার সমস্যা হয়নি। তবে যাদের White Floral থেকে মাইগ্রেন হয় তারা স্কীনে ট্রাই করে এরপর কালেক্ট করবেন প্লীজ।
অবশেষে বলবো আমার অন্যতম পছন্দের একটি পারফিউম 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒂𝒃 𝑳𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒎. আমার কালেকশনে এই পারফিউমটি সবসময় থাকবে।

kkaattjjeess

I think this is a decent perfume, I don't agree it's "sharp" or "screetchy" at all (probably could be if you overspray but that's on you), to me it's soft and feminine. Basically white florals and honey. I do prefer Kayali Deja Vu for a honeyed white floral vibe, and I already own that, so I won't need Elie Saab Le Parfum in my collection anytime soon.

Good sillage and longevity, and good price point.

terigurl

This is such a beautiful feminine fragrance. It's sweet, fresh, floral but well rounded with the honey and woods. Lasts all day but in a soft way. The Jasmine really stands out on this one. This wasn't screechy to me like I've read in the comments below. I'd say it's a good year round fragrance. Classy, clean, floral, and sweet, plus longevity is fantastic. Such an easy wear. I'd repurchase once it's finished. Side note, this has a Tender Romance vibe to it.

Skinscents4Fusspots

Whoa now! Are all Elie Saab perfumes this strong? Girl of now almost knocked me out and this is also like being smacked around the head! My bad because to be honest I wanted to a sample of the EDT (different florals in that one!) but managed to order the EDP by mistake. This is almost entirely jasmine to me, with a hint of patchouli and sweetened by honey…. But mainly jasmine. Jasmine in the garden is a magical thing, but for some reason I can’t deal with it in perfumes when it’s obvious. I’d be wearing lust by lush all the time if I could handle it, but sadly no. Jasmine and me can’t play nice. However I can say that as far as jasmine heavy scents go, this one really is very classy. I’d say that if lust is a scent for a sultry, dark evening, then le perfume is for a hot and sultry day.

If you like jasmine you’d be mad not to have this in your collection!

aegi

this is by far one of my most successful blind buys. i am so grateful i didn't give in to the doubt that this would be too basic, too soapy, too screechy. everyone seems to have that opinion about this fragrance.

as someone who lives in a hot climate, i could not disagree more :-). this perfume is divine. angelic. stunning.

it's very white floral for me- a beautifully blended concoction of orange blossom, honey, and jasmine. and it is such a nice surprise, as i am not a big fan of white floral accords. so it's a lot when i say this has climbed up to my top 10 territory.

i can see why this is everyone's "wedding pick". :-) it is so vibrant and uplifting yet classy, contemporary and womanly . perhaps not the best pick for casual settings or for exhausting tasks, but it can easily be anyone 's signature fragrance.

i don't need to wait for my wedding- i'll be happily wearing this every day until i run out of my 90ml bottle.

takema

I see a lot of reviews calling this fragrance sharp in a negative way. I do agree that the orange blossom is quite sharp, but I find it an appealing sharp. Sometimes fragrances are sharp because they are harsh, rough and scratchy. In Elie Saab Le Parfum the sharpness is clean, crisp and smooth. The clean element isn't clean laundry or clean skin, but a clean spring floral on a warm sunny day. I find the honey adds a smoothness with very little sweetness. Honey can sometimes be dark, rich and syrupy, but here it is a very light honey. The fragrance is predominantly a lightly honeyed orange blossom scent with the rest of the notes staying in the background. Every once in a while the jasmine is more present.

Le Parfum is a very classy, feminine floral fragrance. It has a simple, uncomplicated maturity that sometimes feels a little formal.

The performance for me is stellar. It lasts all day, 12+ hours on skin and projects beyond arms length for a lot of that time. It doesn't require a heavy application for strong performance. I usually apply 2-4 sprays, and 4 can sometimes be overwhelming, especially in warmer weather. I can wear this fragrance in all seasons, but I typically enjoy it most in the spring. I also have the intense version, so I wear that one in the fall and winter since it has a little more depth and sweetness.

The bottle is very beautiful. Simple, clean and classy, just like the fragrance. The glass is weighty, but the cap while it looks good and fits nicely, feels a tiny bit cheap. This fragrance is often available at discounters for quite affordable prices, but even at retail, I find it a fair price. It has the quality and performance to justify it's price.

karinevandal

While everyone rave about it, i’m here very disapointed with Eli Saab Le Parfum & Francis K.

There’s something screetchy in this perfume that I can’t pinpoint. Not very elegant or balanced. Dry down is very soapy. Reminds me almost like a cleaning product for moping the floor.

I almost blind bought it considering how many great reviews I found here & youtube. So glad I went for a decant first! It’s definitly a perfume I would need time to make it grow on me! But for now, its a pass!

Sofia87

This is a powerhouse. But it's too strong and screechy. The opening with the citrusy orange flower and the patchouli/rose drydown doesn't work for me. I hits me so hard, and not in a good way. If you want something similar but much nicer in my option, go for Givenchy L´interdit edp, I love this one. It's so much more elegant and creamy all-around. The added tuberose, jasmine, vanilla and ambroxan makes it much more well-rounded and sophisticated. I also own Elie Saab in white - one of my top 10 perfumes! That one has some faint classy sweetness from orange blossom, peach and mandarin. The red berries keeps it fresh together with a little bit of white florals and has the most beautiful creamy drydown. Gorgeous!

Sorry Le parfum, you're too sharp, unbalanced and soapy for me. There are many out there who praises this. So it was a quick easy sell.

haunt_me

this is a bomb that got me so many compliments. in the winter it smells like roses and in the summer like neroli. it really sticks to the skin and to clothes. great value!

Ajaycheshire

Aww I'm really disappointed. This was a blind buy based on the reviews. This is absolutely nothing like I imagined. I don't get any Orange Blossom,just full on sickly heavy Jasmine. It's not fresh either,it's cloying and a bit sickly. I keep getting wafts of it and it smells almost musky to me.
I'm really gutted. The bottle is divine and Ellie Saab is by far one of the best designers in the world. I wish I'd have chosen Girl of Now instead.


Edit. In fairness to Elie Saab,I have been wearing it continually. It's growing on me. I want to fall in love,so I will carry on.

Nope,still don't like it unfortunately,I've given it to a friend who loves it

juulste

I really don't like this parfume! Very heavy parfume with grandma vibes. I had to wash it off immediately, it gave me a huge headache and it made me feel sick

Chavezb3

Orange blossom galore with a touch of jasmine. All the other notes that are listed are non-existent. This is very floral, no sweetness and the orange blossom is slightly soapy. I’m actually happy there isn’t any honey, I feel like I need a break from all the sweet perfume releases. This is for the floral lovers. Some people categorize it as mature but to me it’s a beautiful CLASSY fragrance.

Edit: The more the perfume ages the more I can pick up the honey. Still beautiful scent.

Moodybear

I wanted to love it but the jusmine note is too strong for me and I can't smell honey as I expected. I think it's mature sorry not for me, Elie saab royal is much more better.

Lulu Smells

If you love floral scents, you will love this perfume especially the orange blossom note

DJoy27

Would anyone like to trade me this for ES Royal or ES in white? Or even girl of now…? I have a brand new bottle with box! DM me if interested (:

Lollo

Cant say anything else than LOVE LOVE LOVE. A wonderful perfume which I got a lot of compliments for. Both from young and elder. Its just perfect!

Essarai

This is a really beautiful floral chypre. I collect chypres, from the vintage Mitsuoko to obscure ones like Interlude Woman. If you don't know what a chypre is, I would recommend getting a sample before blind buying because they're a little bit of an acquired taste and you might be put off first sniff. Chypres are a complex accord with warm and cool notes; I think a majority of people write them off without getting to know what vibe a chypre is meant to give off. Chypres are mysterious and aloof perfumes, they're not a perfume you would wear on a date necessarily; they're for the artist or wild child. Stick to simple florals if you're looking for something cute and easy- chypres take a moment to get to know.

What I enjoy about this one is that it stands apart from the chypre crowd; so many chypres end up smelling the same which, by the definition of their composition, makes sense but this is what makes Le Parfum by Elie a great chypre. I don't think that it smells cheap, old lady or synthetic. Do go easy on spraying them of course.

If you're looking for a chypre you can wear in the spring and summer, this is it. I don't have anything bad to say about this chypre perfume.

DJoy27

I’m so confused. This smells nothing like the notes listed except maybe a hint of honey in the beginning and lots of what I think is the patchouli….? The bottle is so beautiful but I do not like this. No jasmine or any other floral. If anything I smell a little bit of powdery, bitter rose. It does smell dated to me too…sorry to everyone who loves this!

Update: now I’m even more confused because I tried this again and it smells a lot more like jasmine…alright alright I’m gonna give it another go. I really want to like it. I think she’s growing on me.

2whit2quit

I blind bought after seeing so many positive reviews. Instant regret. Very cloying and overly mature on me. I’m thinking it’s the honey in the base that doesn’t work for me.

Shaven

I am testing a few orange blossom/neroli based fragrances these days, thinking bright and sunny note will lift my wintry mood. Le Parfum Elie Saab came my way in the estate sale, along with a couple of Creed(half full) and E. Lauder altogether for $15. Now for the juice itself; it is very opulent and sweet.

Along with the honeyed orange blossom, clean and sweet jasmin comes to the fore. These two notes almost in equal measure to the drydown.Hardly any wood and patchouli, perhaps just a smidgen. Pretty scent but not to my liking. If there were a touch of greeness/bitterness to tone down sweetness, I am sure I would like it.

My other orange blossom/neroli scents are better and well balanced. Jo Malone's Orange Blossom, Houbigant's Oranger En Fleurs, Nicolai's Neroli Intense, even L'Occitaine's Neroli and Orchidee are better options.

tanzp

I love this suits my skin well smells like sweet orange patchouli a big thumbs up girl of now on the other hand is a headache in a bottle funny how we are all different 😊

crissy25

This is my first written review of a fragrance on this site. Unfortunately, it's not a good one. I adore Girl of Now Shine and I had high hopes for this fragrance. There's not many fragrances that give me a headache. I'm a beast mode lover. This gave me a headache and smelled 'old'. I immediately washed it off when I returned home. On a tester it smelled good. On my skin and clothes it choked me and everyone around me. My partner hated this as much as me. It's white floral for sure. I smell the patchouli and jasmine. I can't pinpoint what I dislike. It smells very 'old' to me. Not mature just old. This one is a BIG no for me. Glad I only purchased the travel size.

Projection: 8/10
Longevity: 8/10
Overall Experience: 1/10

Cynthia30

I'm reviewing it the second time. It is a tolerable patchouli bomb. The neroli also has good staying power. I wish it had just a tad bit more honey. It's all creamy white florals. The white flowers also have a very slight animalic musk. ( I smell musky smells in real garden variety flowers all the time.)

It's pretty decent. It was amazing when it came out 10yrs ago. I've moved onto more modern perfumes but this is still enjoyable.

ms.ameerah

I like it but not enough to purchase it. There's better out there, and nothing about it stood out to me.

Anomis_di_Fresia

This whole „reminds me of“ section here is really odd!! I smelled this in the store and had to think instantly of Debut by Aigner, yet instead of this being pointed out, it is being compared to L’interdit by Givenchy (edp & edt) and as I know them both (I have the edp and my mom the edt) they are not even distant cousins!!!

Mara44!

The dry down gave me a real headache. It is too synthetic and of low quality! Not recommended!!!

Arfume

Does not deserve the points it had gotten. Very weak very ordinary. Smells cheap and it is cheap. Zara dors better perfumes than this. Believe me

nadmau

This perfume is what I have always imagined a wedding to smell like. It's not a unique or complex scent, but it's a pretty white floral scent with enough sweetness that does not trigger any headache for me personally. A nice-to-have one for sure!

virna.medina

I read the reviews on this and thought that I would buy the full bottle, instead of all the flankers. Heard the rave on youtube as well. So I tried a 10 ml decant.... it was dislike at first spray... the initial spray I got the orange blossom, however on a very short time. On the dry down all I get was a very soapy patchouli with white floral on the background. Did not get any rose and honey on my skin. So I gave this another chance.. slightly better but still a dislike. glad I did not purchase the full bottle. Totally dodged a ball here.

Update 28 Feb 2022:
I'm finishing my 10 ml decant of this and I can say that I'm enjoying this more and more everyday. My husband even mention that I smell soooo good every time i wore this. I am considering, but not sure if this is a full bottle worthy as I would like to try other perfumes.

Amaitawana

This is one of the worst perfumes I’ve ever had! I blind bought it on recommendation from a person I know, so I blame myself for that. But I tell you it stinks, like one reviewer honestly put it, it’s like ‘ petals mixed in water’. Disappointed for days

Kizzyb93

Ok story time! Put this on this morning thought it was ok but nothing special.. got ready for the day did my thing for a few hours then my partner got in the door then he looked at me really funny and said in his words exactly “ what the hell are you wearing you smell like a goat” i then smelt my wrist and turned out he was right.. the dry down smelt like wet fur on my skin. I’m not sure if my bottle went off which it shouldn’t have because I only bought it last month but that dry down is funky a.f

Amik235

This is a total, TOTAL dissapointment, bought it as a gift for my mom and I was very surprised that it smells like cheap soap, it has no personality, nothing to remember, just nothing at all. Not a safe blind buy

Hannahscout36

This fragrance smells exactly like my grandmother. Not an "old lady" perfume in that it smells like A grandma, but whatever my grandma wore throughout my childhood made her smell exactly like this. It leans mature, slightly sweet, a tad heavy on the honey and I can see why so many might love this. I just can't get myself to like it.
It's fine for nostalgia purposes, but it is not a scent I would ever personally reach for.

sweet_teenagedream

I love this so much!!! This is definitely my favorite Elie Saab Perfume❤️ The type of jasmine, is just heavenly and mixed with the beautiful honey, a perfect combination. It’s like drinking a jasmine tea, with a bit of honey, outside, on a nicelwarm day💕

sandradiana

It's so creamy, classy, mature.
Signature fragrance worthy.
I can't stop smelling myself.
I just love it.
Amazing

beforesunset_mj

I blind bought this recently after reading reviews. As soon as I unpacked it, it smelled like old lady lol. I wasn't too happy with it and felt like gifting it away but then I decided to retry it and I feel like it grew over me. I like the base notes and it smells so good after a while. Not everyday perfume for sure. Good for some special occasions.

skiergirl24

This is lovely! first blast is bright, heady white flowers. Sweet and fresh but not headache inducing. It dries down to a lovely, soft honeyed powder. Just gorgeous!

mkgss

Got it after hearing raving reviews on multiple YouTube channels. I can’t believe how similar it smells to Narciso Rodriguez. Narciso is much modern and easier wear.

lorna.1

Before I became a real fragrance lover, I always had one fragrance, and for two years, this was it! MFK DNA is there as he is one of my favourite noses. I wore this all seasons and for all occasions because it was so pretty and likeable.
TunyaPe said it was a casual fragrance, and I agree. Now I would consider it an everyday scent I could work in and wear to the cinema afterwards. I'm not too fond of a lot of honey, so I am glad it is not dominant, but the way this has been blended, you get that golden warmth but not sickly or headache-inducing.
Le Parfum is floral, fruity and well-rounded, sophisticated, and has noticeable sillage and staying power. On my clothes, I can smell it for days. It could be a blind buy or a gift because it is so wearable and lovely.

TunyaPe

I do not care ES Le Parfum is better than BR540 and way classier.

This beauty manifests a scent cloud and trail surrounding you like hugs.
I get the same fruity patchouli in Coco Mademoiselle (not saying that this frag is fruity), though luckily it is not too strong to ruin the star aka white flowers.
I get around the same amount of honey as patchouli as though they perform in the backseat that binds those white flower notes together, and so it does not lean gourmand.
The more fruity and gourmand version of this is Place Vendôme Boucheron which I also love as much.
I agree this could be a wedding scent, but I feel it lends itself more to casual, versatile, and everyday-wear fragrance.

This will forever be in my humble collection.

amina04

I think this perfume would be beautiful if it was slightly heavier on the honey note and had less patchouli. I typically love white florals and tried really hard to like this (I did when I sampled it at first), but I just wish it had a sweeter, slightly creamier dry down. Smells a bit sharp and soapy

Demetria

This is a beautiful perfume although in the beginning it was not a favorite because I had just started delving into the perfume world and decided to blind buy this and add it to my amateur collection two years ago. I initially attributed it as a perfume that a woman who does nothing but goes to a bar being surrounded by men all night long would smell like... very poor of me to judge this wonderful perfume when it is in fact the opposite. The perfume gives me the image of a woman in a beautiful floral dress surrounded by nature in the springtime or a middle eastern woman wearing her hijab or headscarf wearing her signature red lip walking past by me with such elegance in her stride. It's not like your average sweet floral perfumes it is much more unique and the honey just grounds this perfume from becoming too flowery smelling, while the woody and patchouli notes gives it that unique character sort of like an underlying masculine tone in the scent. It is very sophisticated and stands on it's own. You'll really need to smell this in person or grab a sample to get what I mean. Not too sweet or powdery it is just blended right. I personally think this is a perfume you can wear all seasons night and day because the smell is not an overpowering/cloying scent whatsoever. I cannot recommend this enough! My ex loved this perfume, the retired old lady at work complimented it on me when we were separated by a wall, friends that catch a whiff of it just say how good I smell honestly it is just gorgeous. You will not regret blind buying this :)

hsiangchi.huang

The original remains the best out of the entire line (and maybe even the entire house).

It's a clean, powdery, elegant white floral with honey drizzles. I can totally see this as a wedding scent. It's simple yet remains classy, kinda gives me Prada la Femme vibes. Sure it may lack some complexity, but at least it's not one of those commercialized sweet floral girly fragrances that are almost identical to one other.

Although the scent is nice, performance is mediocre... The flankers (Royal and in White) last longer as they are sweeter. But the original is relatively more intimate and understated.

Dramaloladiva

Elie Saab, Le Parfum...I mean it’s a Francis Kurkdjian creation!!!! Which is why I am so sad to give it such a bad review here on Fragrantica😢
This is Orange Blossom and Patchouli and Honey and you’d think it’d be a great combo but it unfortunately isn’t.
It smells animalic, a bit like goat cheese honestly (the jasmine), a bit too heavy and dirty (the patchouli), and with the honey note, I would have thought this would be a somewhat sweet perfume but it isn’t at all! It’s bitter and harsh!! Such a shame...
Bottle itself is so beautiful though...oh well...

samsara_girl

This fragrance reminds me of Lebanon, it must be the orange blossom used in sweets and drinks . It’s a nice perfume, I like it but I don’t love it . The bottle is gorgeous though .

valelita

I had such high expectations of this fragrance but to me, it smells so overpowering, so dated, and very old. Vintage but not the good kind. Sharp orange

Iridescent Bee

This darling is sparkling joy in a bottle.

I am prone to broody, complicated perfumes that have a lot of depth. I kept searching for a white floral that I loved but they felt basic and dry. My luck changed when I blind bought this at Winners and was I ever so thankful that I took the chance!

For over 10 years now I have been searching for a perfume that smelled like my most favourite scent in the world - the Laburnum flower. I've researched, tested, and blind bought but everything fell short. The moment I opened up Le Perfume I was struck! This smells nearly identical to a laburnum flower. Orange blossoms are quite similar but I think it's the combination with honey that seals the deal. It's the depth of the yellow embrace of the laburnum. A perfect combination. In my mind this perfume is fresh with specks of gold. My husband is very picky when it comes to scents and he said the room smells like it's filled with fresh orange blossoms - it doesn't smell like synthetic perfume - it's alive!

This perfume makes me so happy. As soon as I spray it I'm enveloped in joy. It's quite obviously a summer scent but as much as I absolutely love fall and all its cozy scents and perfumes - I keep having to wear this at least once a week.

I'm in love.

valelita

This repulses me. Smells like bug repellent. Smells rancid. Reminds me of Darcy by PdM and Scandal by JPG which I also despise (These reviews are for my reference)!

cz963214

To me this is almost soliflore. Orange flower, a bit of honey, and that’s it. It lacks depth from my point of view. I do see it appropriate for a delicate bride. Not bad, not extraordinary. Nice bottle.

Lolaw

I have a tester of this and I really like the fragrance. It's not too fussy....sometimes, you just want a fragrance that smells 'reallly nice' and is not a big complex one, where you end writing a sonnet about it... this one does that job. The notes are quite simple to distinguish.
I love the orange blossom hit, followed by the jasmine,the patchouli is also lovely in the dry down.
It reminds me of holidays in Greece when I have been in May, perhaps its the orange blossom and the honey?

I actually think it would be suitable for all seasons, but I would probably wear in Spring or early Autumn.

It is long lastiing, I can still smell it 8+ hours later. I even had a stranger on the train compliment me when I wore this. She said I smelt 'heavenly'

This will be getting added to my 'want' list.

SigneK

Jasmine more than anything. Too sweet and a little bit boring. Will not buy it again.

Lunar88

This is a strong sweet floral an patchouli with good lasting power. It's very feminine and I'd put the age to wear this anywhere from early 20s to late 40s.This also reminds me of a sweeter more floral Coco Mademoiselle.Over all I like this scent and the bottle is quite elegant but it's not one I think I'd wear often.

nailaddict_81

I love this fragrance. Its orange blossom with a pinch of jasmine. The honey note here is very intereting, it balances these strong flowers without making it too sweet. It has nothing to do with the honey note on JPG Scandal.
For me, it's the perfect wedding / festive fragrance, but at the same time it can be worn in other occasions too. I've been married for 15 years, but if I got married today, it would be my choice for such a special day.
It has a very good performance on my skin, it lasts 8 hours wuth sillage of approximately 2 hours.
A perfect scent for spring / fall / early winter.

angelick

I was enchanted by this when I came aross it many years ago.
I aquired a bottle, but got tired of it quickly.
Fast forward to today, and I had a sniff again, and I was enchanted all over... I'm going throughh orange blossom phase, and this fits the bill perfectly.
I get oppulent, yet sparkling orange blossoms, with a tinge of jasmine.
Some zesty citrus, and sweetness, probably from the honey far in the background.
It starts off quite sharp, yet rounded, with a burst of orange blossom, and settles down to beome softer and creamier, yet still fresh and sparkling.
I don't get any patchouli, and if I do detect any cedar, it's in the background, bringing the sharp sweetness down.
Wonderful fragrance for spring, or slightly cooler weather. Might be a bit too much for the heat of summer.

Nooriental

Oh, the patchouli in this one…it’s like that uninvited guest at the party. You don’t want to pay them any attention but it’s all you can think about the whole time. It’s loud, obnoxious, earthy, and it only gets louder the more it sits on my skin.

Not for those who don’t like to know about or smell patchouli in their fragrances.

amandavolpe

Sweet, inoffensive, a tad boring.

fk22

This smells like one of those bougie hand soups you get at a nice hotel. I cannot stand this. It just smells old and dated. This gave me a massive headache (could be the honey note - it tends to have that effect on me.

However, if you like that "classy" smell then this is for you. You have to be in to white florals to love this. I blind bought a 90ml annoyingly and sold it off.

Is it a safe blind buy? not in my opinion.

Dramaloladiva

This perfume is definitely worth a try and in my case, it was a blind buy.
I purchased it back in May 2021, right at the beginning of the warm/hot months and it was an absolute disappointment. It smelled nauseating. I decided to leave it alone and it’s September now. The weather is gray, rainy and there is freshness in the air. I sprayed it on my wrist and it smells so feminine and beautiful!! What a difference a few months make...
This is definitely floral, if you don’t like florals, this fragrance won’t work. But there are hints of woodsy-ness and subtle leathery-ness in this perfume that make it a Fall/Winter scent (at least, to my nose).
So for me, this will be a cold weather perfume that I will definitely enjoy wearing!

Smonalisa

I love the top notes of this perfume. Elegant jasmine. But when I spray on , after a few hours the honey notes stay with me and I can smell it , can be cloying because you can smell the honey on yourself constantly. That’s the trick with creating a long lasting perfume; longevity without killing the one who’s wearing it. Maybe one for outdoor events and spraying behind the knees.

miewtje

I bought myself a bottle last year in fall. It was all the hype on the internet and I wanted to get my nose on it.

To be honest I did not like it at first spritz. Don't get mad, but at first It just gave me high school flashbacks because it's a scent you would smell whenever Becky and her followers would pass you by. I had expected something else entirely because all I had heard people say was how mature this fragrance feels. To me it smelled too young and naive to wear. It smelled nice to my nose back then, but I just felt like it lacked any real depth. Or character. It just smelled nice and pretty.

I kept wearing it though because I really wanted to give this a chance and after about a week of spritzing this, I really started feeling myself in it. I quickly realized that I had misjudged this perfume because i was constantly comparing it to the fragrances I usually wear such as my chanel fragrances. I looveelove the house of chanel and when I get told a fragrance feels mature, then I tend to make comparisons with "Cristalle, coco and no5". I usually alternate between those on a daily basis. Comparing these fragrances with "elie saab le parfum" on this aspect, is not a fair fight. I am so used to the Chanel DNA that I tend to forget that they are somewhat arrogantic. To me they have this edge, or bite if you will that can keep people at arms length. I nearly forgot that sometimes it is enough to just smell beautiful. You could say this fragrance grounded me a little. ;)

I now wear this fragrance pretty often whenever the weather is cool. I don't like to wear this in summer because the combo of the fresh and sweet notes just get sour on me when it's warm outside, for some reason my skin chemistry does that xD.

It has become a staple for me. Whenever I want to wear something that makes me and others feel really good without too much of the fuss I will grab this fragrance. :)

It's not young and naive as I first assumed. It's just realy pretty and comfortable being just that.

Syddys

This perfume smells like spicy soap. Unfortunately, I blind bought it hoping that it was an elegant perfume but turned out to be way too oriental and heavy. It is definitely not a safe blind buy.

fgamz

Loved the top notes upon spray. Hated the base notes. Something about it gave me weird pungent scent and I have a feeling it was the Virginia Cedar, since my skin loves orange blossom, roses, honey, patchouli

Benedict wicaksono

effervescence orange blossom amazing amazing amazing

leahh3364

This perfume makes me feel beautiful and elegant. I wore it a few times before deciding this would be the scent for my upcoming wedding. Its a beautiful floral, sweet, patchouli (not at all strong or dirty) perfectly blended to be alluring without to overtly sexy, sophisticated but not too mature, elegant yet not too serious. It's the perfect blend of everything I wanted in a wedding scent and long lasting so I will be able to enjoy it all day and night. I choose this for my wedding because it makes me feel like the main character and is not off-putting so I find it will be pleasant when my guests smell me. I received compliments the few times I have worn this but what I like most about it is how it makes me feel about myself. 10/10 recommend.

Soleia89

I am surprised that at the section "This perfume reminds me of" are not listed Miss Dior and Coco Mademoiselle because this is what this smells like. Better than Miss Dior and not as complex as Coco Mad. A lovely one!!! A keeper! Long lasting too.

iqnaurrahman

jasmine jasmine jasmine..... I can't barely sniff the honey
this is a grown up lady scent
not really long lasting, like 5-6 hrs or so

pearlyhaze

I can see that it is a classy/beautiful fragrance but after trying a few times, I confirmed that this gives me a massive headache. Maybe it's the combination of white floral and honey or this being too soapy for me.

la.femme.scent

I was surprised with this perfume today and it was on my wish list after owning the le perfum essential flanker first.

So, I've been wearing it all day and on me it's very floral, green, and woody. I don't smell the honey, which I am really sad about because that was the one note that sold me. However the orange blossom is very lovely and that's the main floral that I smell. It's a little sharp on me but it softens up rather quickly into a dry woody, slightly soapy dry down. It's a lot more fresh and clean smelling on me than I expected. But it doesn't smell like any bar soap that I know of, with exception to maybe the fancy, French soaps that are technically perfumed, as well. Anyway, it isn't sweet at all, which I expected it to be but I'm okay with it not being sweet on me. It smells like it would be best in the spring but I plan to wear it anytime, but mainly in the daytime. And sillage and longevity are moderate. I had to apply it twice today, but it still lingered.

Finally, compared to the essential flanker, this one is softer, lighter and airier, but pretty similar in that they are in the same vain of a woody, floral fragrances. I prefer the overall blending of the original flanker, but I enjoyed the dry down, which was soapy also but more powdery and a lot stronger, of the essential flanker.

Update (8.14.2021) : I can finally smell the honey note, now. But it's very subtle and kind of short lived and intertwined. It's also more of an essence or accord in the background rather than realistic and sticky or syrupy standout note. Additionally, this perfume sparkles like champagne. I suspect it's the the orange blossom note dancing on my nose. Still loving it!

Update (9.7.2021) : I just went through and finished a 100 mL bottle of this perfume and I really enjoyed wearing it. This is such a good perfume, everything about it is so effortless but sophisticated. I would 100% repurchase and I definitely recommend it to floral lover out there.

RRHouse

Lovely, but something in this gives me a headache. PM me if you want to swap.

Enchanted77

Ellie Saab Le Parfum is a beautiful, soft, slightly sweet floral. It is ultra feminine with very good performance. It’s very pretty and I would be surprised if anyone found it offensive. Just beautiful flowers with a hint of sweet honey. This would make a beautiful candle scent as well to fill a room full of intoxicating florals.

PerfumeObsessive

Writing a review after many years of use. To start, im happy that the smell held up all these years. My taste has changed and evolved and this kind of fragrance no longer does it for me but a beautiful past memory. A beautiful sparkling floral honey scent. Very feminine and gorgeous. From time to time i would spray it in the room just to experience it.

MimesOtto

Love it! White floral scent- Orange blossom and Jasmine centric and moderately sweet, it is delicious IMO as i am a fan of this scent profile...staying power is moderate at best

epona1705

This smells like a freshly cleaned bathroom that was cleaned using an orange scented cleaner. Alright if you like smelling like a cleaned bathroom !

KooKooKatie

I absolutely love this fragrance!!! It's ALMOST perfect, it would be absolutely perfect if the patchouli note was turned down, just a smidge — not too much.. it's pretty strong. However, having said that I figured out a way to make it perfect (for me, anyway) pair it with the Eau de Toilette version and a little blast of L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain.. it's so dreamy, elegant, exquisitely beautiful.

Murmur123123

A must-try / must-have if you love white florals. Strong orange blossom and jasmine dipped in honey through and through. Feminine but with strong presence and character, sweetly sensual without being juvenile. Projection and longevity are both very good, very happy to have it as a staple in my collection.

AuserName

Great!

xions

This was a yikes for me! Received a sample of it and upon first spray it gave me powdery, oriental, almost medicinal old lady vibes. So disappointed as I was expecting this to smell more pretty and feminine based on the reviews I read but Le Parfum was anything but that.

Nvalerio433

I love this scent since the orange blossom seems to be prevalent on me for a very long time ! But I stopped wearing it alone since my sister keeps bugging me that it smells like my aunt, and I couldn’t agree more ! LOL

silverma

Lovely jasmine scent

Asikka

Love from the first sniff!
I remember when I tried this perfume for the first time. It was back in 2011. It was just WOW. Ok, I'm getting wows from time to time, and after a while, the scent starts to bore me, or I'm looking for another perfumery Graal. But this didn't happen with Le Perfume - the ode to the orange blossom.
A few years ago, it was my nighttime scent. I couldn't wear it to the office because I was afraid of its power. So I used it only for the evening and only during the winter.
What I got was like a grapefruit note, not the fruit itself, but these white threads from the inside that you don't eat. Very Very raw and bitter. Well... I love bitter perfumes, so I loved Elie Saab. After some time I started noticing the honey note and the patchouli, perhaps my chemistry has changed or I developed my nose ;)
A year ago I sprayed ES in the heat, and it was like a revelation - what a perfect scent for summer! I was sure this would be suffocating and overwhelming because of all these jasmine and orange flowers, but no, these kinds of flowers are perfect for the heat they grow on the skin they are still a bit bitter, sweetened by honey (but not too sweet) plus patchouli gives you the coolness.
To wrap up - in the cold weather it's sharper from the patch and cedar, while during the summer it works perfectly between the flowers and warm honey notes and the cold patch.
The lasting power of my first bottle from 2011 was great, up to 12 hours on the skin. I've just purchased a new bottle and hope it will be the same. For sure the scent itself has not been changed. Recommended for massive orange blossom and jasmine lovers. But fans can be disappointed.

adelaidesandrina

oh how i love this! mix eau de sens with jars of honey and you’ll get this beauty. although i agree that this doesn’t last very long :(

nuhashuna17

I bought this from escentual, so idk if I got a bad batch but it’s so weak. Only 3 hours on skin.😭 anyone have this problem???? Pls not another reformulation

amandakk

I love it. Smells so much better in cooler weather (the perfume takes on a candied fruit approach—with emphasis on the candy). In warmer weather, there is a pleasant simple white floral smell. To be specific...Ellie Saab Le Parfum opens with a freshly bloomed orange blossom and dries down to an elegant and simple jasmine concoction. Good for everyday wear. Not too sweet. Very well-balanced. It's a must sniff when you get a cool breeze for sure.

perfumesniffer

I’ve figured something out. I love patchouli when it’s deep, dark, earthy and slightly sweet. Usually when it’s blended with woods and amber is when I crave it. Things like Serge Lutens Borneo, Chanel Coromandel and Bois 1920 Real Patchouly are deliciously dark and amazing in cold weather. These are “by the fireplace” sort of scents for me. However when patchouli is sharp and paired with florals or fruits I find it ghastly. For instance this scent that I’m reviewing, Elie Saab Le Parfum EDP kiiiiiillllls me. I don’t want any sharp patchouli in my orange blossoms! Orange blossom just needs to sing without the narcissistic sharp patchouli showing up and taking over her whole show. I also cannot abide Chanel Coco Mademoiselle for it’s unforgivable patchouli note. Same with most Mugler scents that blend fruits and bright florals with sharp patchouli. Anyway, I love love love orange blossom as a note but NOT this one.

(Fruitcholi and/or Florcholi not generally my thing. If this also describes you, then steer clear of this one).

LeSucreRose

This is SO good! I like to wear it in the summer and I live in deep South Texas. I definitely get the honey and floral notes and I do not find the orange blossom and patchouli overwhelming. I also just layered this with Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun and I love this combo for sipping drinks at the beach or poolside.

theuntrainednose

I have a sample.

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Unusual. Honey and jasmine mixed with something green and sour. This patchouli is not the creamy almost chocolate-y one some perfumes have, but the kind of sharp sour patchouli that Mugler perfumes have. Unusual and to be retried.

Hannajayne

This perfume is absolutely delicious!! My signature fragrance for sure! Longevity is remarkable. Reminds me of Coco Mademoiselle but better! You won’t regret purchasing this perfume it is universal and will suit anyone. I blind purchased this fragrance and don’t regret it, I feel so lucky!

dnesbitt

This fragrance is very pretty and elegant, however something about it is just too sharp for me. I think it’s very classy, but I just overall don’t enjoy it very much. It’s floral, but it has harshness that I can’t get past. I definitely understand why people love it, but it’s not for me. Also, the bottle is stunning.

heatherrose

This is so pretty - clean, a bit floral, a bit sweet. Smells like adding a teaspoon of honey to a freshly brewed hot cup of jasmine green tea. I think this is a really likable and versatile floral fragrance. It's not sharp or overly sweet (which I really appreciate). It's grounded with the patchouli and cedar in the base. Overall, really pleasant and lovely.

frrnxh

Everyone said this perfume smells so elegant and beautiful, so I can't help myself from buying one. Unfortunately this is not for me. I totally hate the smell (not sure if I hate the orange flower or jasmine, or both). I do get why people think it smells pretty though, I kind of can see that, but, it's just not for me. But I can tolerate Elie Saab in White - that one smells a bit sweeter and fruity.

P.S: Thank God I only got the vial.

omenies

This smells an accomplished woman in her mid thirties to late forties. She's very cultured and she travels a lot, both for work and leisure. I would respect her a lot and probably reach out to her for career advice, but I would not want to smell like her. The lasting power is amazing though.

Ellsa

Strangely I don’t see this as a summer scent but for the autumn. The orange note is really strong and the dominant one( especially in the beginning)but without bothering me. I don’t smell any flower just orange and honey. The longevity is impressive and people around me seems to enjoy this fragrance.

QueenieIrenie

I wore this shortly after it came out in 2011 and loved it. Recently, I was craving a white floral fragrance that wasn't so jasmine-forward, saw this one at an amazing price so I decided to buy it again, and I still find it beautiful. This is mostly orange blossom and honey, maybe a bit of jasmine. Beautiful for spring and summer, probably best for daytime. Classy and elegant but not stuffy. A bit soapy, but the honey note keeps it from getting too soapy. Could work for many occasions, from a wedding scent to a casual everyday scent.

Carlitagp99

All I have to say about this perfume is OMG! I just received it in the mail and I did not expect to love it as much as I do. I picture myself wearing this fragrance going for a walk on a summer evening in Marbella while wearing a satin white flowy dress and a jasmine flower in my hair.

Tara Fiouzi

If you ask me what a strong elegant sexy lady smells like it´s this perfume. The mixture of jasmine and honey in this fragrance is to die for.

xmikax

Bought the dabber set of this with 3 other Elie perfumes (WHICH IS UP FOR SALE ON MY MERCARI! Username is xaybaddy!)

This is a very sharp floral scent. Very clean. It actually kind of aggravated my nose— not as it entered my nostrils, but after it went further down my nose. Not good for sleeping in. Good for warmer days, as it’s a cold scent. I’d describe it as like a sterile, screechy, and bright smell. Don’t get me wrong— it does smell good. Maybe it would smell better on someone else than me. It’s just too screechy to call it a love. I think this would be good for like church or brunch or something. It feels like a formal daytime scent to me.

anaf97

Just bought this one right now and It's great ! Fresh, but the drydown it's dense, and it's starts to be a woody and sweet scent !
I dont regret buying

 
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