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Yves Saint Laurent

Elle Limited Edition

2012 · For women · Citrus & Fresh

Elle Limited Edition by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2012, a citrus & fresh fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by citrus, floral and white floral. Key notes: Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Raspberry.

At a glance

Dominant accordscitrus, floral, white floral
Key notesJasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper, Raspberry
Community rating4.18/5 from 45 votes

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Accord profile

citrus14%floral12%white floral11%amber10%fresh10%fruity10%sweet9%rose9%soft spicy8%aromatic6%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Elle Limited Edition (2012) is a flanker to YSL's Elle, an oriental floral that opens with a bright citrus trio of peony, grapefruit, and mandarin orange. The top is vividly fresh, with citrus accords at full intensity and a floral whisper underneath. As it settles, the heart reveals jasmine sambac, pink pepper, and raspberry—a white floral core lifted by a peppery spark and a jammy fruit nuance. The base of benzoin, crystal amber, and vetiver provides a warm, resinous foundation with a dry, earthy vetiver edge. This limited edition stays true to the original's structure but feels slightly more luminous in the opening. Collectors of YSL's 2000s-2010s output will appreciate its place in the Elle lineage. It suits those who enjoy a citrus-forward oriental floral with a soft amber finish—ideal for daytime wear in cooler months or evenings when you want a bright but grounded scent. The balance of fresh and warm makes it versatile, though the limited availability means it's a find for those who already love the original.

中文簡介

呢支2012年嘅Elle限量版,係YSL東方花香調嘅變奏。開場係牡丹、西柚同柑橘嘅明亮三重奏,柑橘氣息澎湃,花香若隱若現。中調茉莉、粉紅胡椒同覆盆子交織,白花香氣被胡椒嘅微辛同果醬般嘅甜潤點亮。基調安息香、水晶琥珀同香根草帶來溫暖樹脂感,香根草嘅乾燥土質感令整體更踏實。相比原版,呢支限量版前調更見通透,適合鍾意柑橘主導、又想有琥珀暖意收尾嘅用家。冷天日間或想顯得精神又唔失穩重嘅場合最啱。限量身份令佢成為收藏家尋找嘅對象,尤其適合已愛上原版Elle嘅人。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameElle Limited Edition
Launched2012
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded9
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Elle Limited Edition?

Elle Limited Edition by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Peony, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange; heart notes are Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Raspberry; base notes are Benzoin, Crystal Amber and Vetiver.

What accords does Elle Limited Edition have?

The dominant accords recorded for Elle Limited Edition are citrus (100.0%); floral (87.7%); white floral (82.9%); amber (75.7%); fresh (73.0%).

When was Elle Limited Edition launched?

Elle Limited Edition by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2012.

What does Elle Limited Edition smell like?

Elle Limited Edition is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Raspberry.

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