Le Parfum 2012 Eau de Toilette

Le Parfum (Eau de Toilette) by Elie Saab
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Sylvie de France
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7.4 / 10 131 Ratings
A perfume by Elie Saab for women, released in 2012. The scent is floral-fresh. It was last marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.
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Main accords

Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Fruity
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Mandarin  orange blossomMandarin orange blossom
Heart Notes Heart Notes
GardeniaGardenia Orange blossomOrange blossom
Base Notes Base Notes
VetiverVetiver Rose honeyRose honey

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7.4131 Ratings
Longevity
7.390 Ratings
Sillage
6.892 Ratings
Bottle
7.8103 Ratings
Value for money
6.812 Ratings
Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 10/14/2024.

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MrsGuerlain

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MrsGuerlain
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The smooth citric
Sometimes a fragrance talks to you in a special language from the beginning. ES LP does. Therefore.this is in my top20.
I remember trying it in the taxfree shop and falling for it immediately. This has a very unique citric opening, and that was what caught my attention. I love citric notes, and this is so fresh and yet so welcoming and warm.
The scent is quite linear to me, and I dare say that Francis Kurkdjian has made one of his best compositions with this. He is the nose behind the very fresh Gaultier Fragile edt, the wonderful Narciso Rodriguez For Her edt and the wonderful fruity/floral Emmanuel Ungaro Apparition, all loved fragrances in my collection. But with this he tops the top.
It starts, as mentioned, pretty citric, and yet there is a smoothness to it that catches my interest every time. I am sure it is the gardenia underneath that makes me so excited, and it keeps sending out this marvellous mix throughout the hours. This is made for warm, lazy summerdays. For relaxing in the shade in a hammock. For sipping Aperol Spritz on the terrace, looking at the blue sea. For walking under palm trees, feeling warm, white sand underneath bare feet. Smelling the ocean. Feeling relaxed.
The bottle is something else. Cut glass, looking like a diamond, feeling heavy in your hand. Sylvie de France, who made Nina Ricci’s La Tentation bottle, has made a real winner. This will always be on my shelf.
79/365
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7.5
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7.5
Longevity
4
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Sherapop

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Sherapop
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Very different from the eau de parfum...
I reviewed Eli Saab LE PARFUM eau de parfum not too long ago, and my basic take was that it could have easily been the orange blossom entry in the Thierry Mugler Jardin d'Etoiles series. Not so for the eau de toilette.

The patchouli has been switched out for that tell-tale pseudo-cedar aromachemical blend (a mixture of iso-E-super and ambroxan? or is it just iso-E-super?) which I have been smelling everywhere these days in mainstream launches. Unfortunately that base is very strong to my nose and pretty much ruins everything else about a fragrance which I might have liked. In Acqua di Parma GELSOMINO NOBILE, it wipes out the jasmine. In ELIE SAAB eau de toilette, it literally wipes out the orange blossom.

So, no, this is not just a lighter rendition of the eau de parfum, and I do not recommend this version.
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Missk

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Missk
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Lacking the Sophistication of the Le Parfum EDP
Elie Saab EDT differs ever so slightly from the EDP. I will also have to agree with Sherapop on this one, Elie Saab EDT does seem to lack the rich, orange blossom accord found in the original.

The orange blossom has been skilfully traded for mandarin blossom. The original EDP pleased me with its white floral nuances and sweet honey note. Elie Saab EDT, to my nose is fresher and soapier, much less focused on the floral notes that I so loved in the EDP. You can tell they are related when testing them side by side, but there are some notable differences between each composition.

The soapiness is a little off-putting for me. Even though this is an EDT, the projection is still rather strong. A much subtler scent is what I desire. As an avid fan of orange blossom, the mandarin blossom in this particular fragrance doesn't quite cut it.

The top and heart notes are not far off the scent of citrus soap, however the drydown introduces a dominant vetiver note, creating a dry and woodsy finish. Vetiver is not a note for everyone, so it's quite important to wear this fragrance from start to finish before making any hasty decisions.

As far as freshness goes, Elie Saab EDT is suitable for Spring and Summer. It is also less heavy than the EDP, which may be a relief for some. In my opinion, it's not a bad scent, but I don't find it as interesting as the original. It lacks the elegance that I felt while wearing the EDP.

Original review written: January 2013.
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ColinM

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Solid and graceful
Le Parfum by Elie Saab opens with a rich, sweet, fruity-floral blend mostly centered on vanilla, citrus/neroli, something smelling like tonka although I don’t see it listed, sandalwood, amber (not listed too but I get some of that “warm” resinous feel, I guess it may be honey...), thin green notes and then obviously the flowers: rose, jasmine (particularly clean) perhaps ylang. Woody-herbal-patchouli base, providing a subtle dry, aromatic and shady feel underneath the general “plushiness”. Shortly, a floral-fruity Oriental scent, more classic than classic: warm, “golden”, juicy and pleasant, soapy and resinous, refined and elegant for sure but with an overall mellow feel of effortless informality and liveliness (making it perfect for pretty much any age and circumstance). Ironically it’s one of the nicest works by Kurkdjian, far better than the stuff he did and does with its own brand. Less pretentious, more solid, perhaps more boring in its glossy and conventional “perfection”, but it’s well made, smells nice, and it’s decently priced. Nothing new for fans of “true” good floral scents (and there’s billions out there better than this), but decent and nice enough for undemanding fiancées or relatives – or, say, a nice easy “anywhere-safe” scent when you just want to smell nice but go unnoticed.

6,5-7/10
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Aromapalooza

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Aromapalooza
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Made for me
I love this fragrance. It has just the right amount of what I love - durability, a mix of gardenia and orange blossom without being overwhelming or overly sweet. I wear others, but I always find myself returning to this again and again. For me, the cologne is a little lighter and less sweet than the perfume.
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TruckladyTrucklady 6 years ago
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5
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It desperately wants to be as glorious as the edp but fails to shine. The mandarin blossom dulls its edges. A pity.
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