Note Pyramid
Le Parfum Essentiel
Elie Saab Le Parfum Essentiel is a pared-back reading of Le Parfum, and the note list is short enough that each material has to do real work.
Orange blossom and mandarin orange open it. Orange blossom is the thread that runs through everything Elie Saab makes, honeyed and slightly green, and the mandarin keeps the start bright rather than heavy.
Gardenia is the whole heart. It cannot be extracted commercially, so it is always a reconstruction, and the version here is creamy and full with a faintly green edge. Given the middle alone, it becomes the character of the fragrance rather than a supporting flower.
Patchouli and cedarwood finish it. Patchouli is earthy and a little bitter, cedarwood dry and sharp, and together they keep the white floral from reading as sweet. The base is austere by the standards of the line.
How Le Parfum Essentiel wears
Moderate on both counts, lasting a working day and staying within arm's reach. It works across the seasons and suits daytime as readily as an evening.
Elie Saab Le Parfum Essentiel Eau de Parfum, launched in 2020 by Elie Saab, the Beirut couture house founded in 1982.
Please note: images are a guide only. Packaging and bottle design may occasionally differ from those shown due to manufacturer updates or promotions.
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