The smell in short
Main smell: warm spicy and woody. It opens with cardamom and incense, moves to sandalwood and orris and dries down to agarwood (oud) and myrrh.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
L'Elegant 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
About Mdci Parfums L'Elegant EDP
Mdci Parfums is the house behind L'Elegant EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far L'Elegant spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €399, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
L'Elegant longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and myrrh are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
More from Mdci Parfums
This house has 28 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Mdci Chypre Palatin, Invasion Barbare and Mdci Invasion Barbare.
L'Elegant dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (11 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes) and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Oud Wood starts from €229.
More questions
What kind of scent is L'Elegant?
A scent built on warm spicy and woody.
Can women wear L'Elegant?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.