Elle
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2007
Side by side
Elle vs. Dune
Dune projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Elle | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2007 | 1991 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Olivier Cresp | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Winter | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Elle
Patchouli
Woody
Floral
Rose
Earthy
Fresh
Soft Spicy
Aromatic
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LitchiPeonyLemon
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
Pink PepperRoseJasmineFreesia
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
Base
PatchouliVetiverCedarwoodAmbrette
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Elle | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Elle does exactly what it says on the bottle: it opens bright, stays interesting, and leaves a lasting impression without trying too hard. It truly elevates the composition.Elle
If you want instant compliments, look elsewhere. Dune rewards patience and draws you in slowly. The aldehydes might seem dated at first spray but evolve beautifully.Dune
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Elle | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $79.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3 oz | $95.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $105.95fragranceshop |
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