The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and lavender. It opens with bitter orange, moves to lavender and dries down to musk.
- Came out
- 1988
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Eau d'Elide unisex notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Diptyque Eau d'Elide unisex EDT
Diptyque is the house behind Eau d'Elide unisex EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
More from Diptyque
The house has 44 perfumes here, led by Philosykos Eau de Toilette unisex, Philosykos and Tam Dao.
When in the day to wear Eau d'Elide unisex
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €124. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent and Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo.
Who will like Eau d'Elide unisex
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by lavender and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and lavender smells and notes like lavender and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Rabanne Phantom Paco and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Rabanne Phantom Paco and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin.
Perfumes that smell like Eau d'Elide unisex
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent (3 shared notes), Rabanne Phantom Paco (3 shared notes), Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo (2 shared notes) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin (3 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Eau d'Elide unisex come out?
It came out in 1988.
Is Eau d'Elide unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the best season for it?
Spring.