
Elysees No 5
Isabelle TEau de Toilette1980
Side by side
Givenchy III rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
| Elysees No 5 | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1980 | 1970 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Elysees No 5
Givenchy III
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Elysees No 5 | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
The green opening doesn't ask permission. It arrives, sharp and confident, before the yellow florals take over. Jasmine, hyacinth, a chypre moss that keeps you honest.Elysees No 5
That aldehydic opening is the whole conversation. It's bright, sparkling, disarming. Then the florals and oriental base arrive and you realize this isn't a simple daytime scent at all.Givenchy III