Jacques Fath Ellipse
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Bergamot and grapefruit at the top, iris and jasmine in the middle and cedar and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1972
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ellipse 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 Jacques Fath Ellipse
Jacques Fath is the house behind Ellipse.
Other Jacques Fath perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Curacao Bay unisex, Irissime Noir and Pour L'Homme.
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. It lasts longer than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like cedar and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Ellipse for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Ellipse price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €12. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Perfumes that smell like Ellipse
Similar picks to try: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (9 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (8 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (10 shared notes) and Jaguar (10 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Ellipse?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Ellipse come out?
It came out in 1972.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy woody and aromatic smells.