Yves Saint Laurent Elle Edition Collector
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is grapefruit. The heart brings jasmine and pink pepper. On the skin it settles into amber and benzoin. Overall it smells citrus and white floral.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Elle Edition Collector 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 Yves Saint Laurent Elle Edition Collector
Elle Edition Collector comes from Yves Saint Laurent.
More from Yves Saint Laurent
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, summer, spring and winter. If you need something for winter, Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex is a better fit.
When in the day to wear Elle Edition Collector
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Tom Ford Eau De Soleil Blanc is a lighter match.
The style of Elle Edition Collector
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by white floral and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and white floral smells and notes like jasmine and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Eau De Soleil Blanc.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2007.
If you like Elle Edition Collector, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Eau De Soleil Blanc (4 shared notes), We Pink Liberte (4 shared notes), Kim Kardashian Gold (5 shared notes) and Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Kim Kardashian Gold starts from €26.
Questions people ask
When did Elle Edition Collector come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can men wear Elle Edition Collector?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.