L’Eau Couture by Elie Saab

I’ve been wearing this for months, and honestly, the green almond note at first is overwhelming; it’s not for those who don’t know what they’re getting. But once it dries down, that base note settles and reveals an elegant vanilla with white flowers, nothing cloying. It projects well even as an EDT, and I wear it without issue during the day. I won’t repurchase to try their other fragrance, but to edit: I gave it to my mother because I simply couldn’t stand that strong almond scent.

Very good, it doesn’t resemble anything else. It is creamy, and I feel the almonds are green or pistachio-like; for me, this is the central note. Warm, sweet, yet elegant, perfect for autumn and winter. It is currently very cold, and it accompanies me like a vicuña sweater.

I bought it blind, trusting the great perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. It’s my first Elie Saab and it pleasantly surprised me to the point of wanting another bottle. It’s sweet and floral with a hint of vanilla; at times I get a peony note, but it’s precisely that balanced combination that makes it exquisite. It lasts for hours and hours; florals usually don’t, but this has fantastic, long-lasting ingredients. I’d only recommend it if you like sweet scents, not gourmands.

I took the plunge to buy it blindly due to the reviews and the price of 30ml. It arrived with the liquid already honey-coloured instead of turquoise, which I prefer. The opening is potent, spicy, and floral, like freshly crushed flowers. Then the intensity drops and it becomes intimate, leaving a soft vanilla, almost like a flan but not gourmand. On my skin, the flowers are very strong; it gave me a headache the first time, and I only wear it in the cold. It is not fresh; it is more oriental. However, it is excellent for work, elegant, and my boyfriend enjoys it. I do not recommend buying blindly. Edit: on clothes, the bergamot is noticeable and much more subtle and fresh, almost like Little Women. If it reacts well on your skin, it is a fine delicacy with a soapy touch.

With just three notes, it is a marvel: luminous, fresh, soft, and elegant. It has a creamy touch and is slightly sweet. Perfect for everyday wear, it is light but noticeable. It is one of my favourites.

It smells like a children’s cologne; I would not buy it. We tried it with a friend in the shopping centre, and both of us thought it was a Little Women cologne for girls.

I have no words to add to what has already been written about this gem. I am a fanatic of the house and the creator; I always buy blind, and this was the first one I could get hold of. It smells sweet due to the blend of almonds and vanilla; sometimes my sense of smell deceives me and I detect honey, but polished, nothing heavy. The orange blossom adds distinction, and among designers, I believe they achieve that note best. On my skin, it lasts more than 8 hours with a moderate trail. The bottle is heavy and sturdy, and the atomiser is a delight: it sprays a fine, wide mist that intoxicates me. I see it as perfect for spring and autumn. It is jovial, simple and refined. Sometimes, less is more.

Floral, sweet and with a citrus touch. I reserve it for special occasions. It is very pleasant to me, but not for daily wear because it is too intense and striking. Ideal for romantic dates; my partner gets overwhelmed and wants to get closer. When I finish it, I will try ‘Le Parfum’, I think I will like it too. In the heart notes, it reminds me a bit of Lancôme’s Poème.

What can one say about a fragrance that has totally fallen in love with me? It is one of those that did not initially spark my curiosity, but by chance I tried it in a perfumery and it impacted me for being so different and wonderfully smelling. At that moment, wearing it, I felt transported to a place surrounded by flowers, almond trees and blooming orange trees. It is perfect for spring and summer and, being an eau de toilette, it has very good fixation. It is already my go-to perfume. A magnificent creation.

A few months ago I ordered a sample at my usual perfumery. It was a Thursday, without spirits or energy, until I remembered the sample in my wallet. I put it on and something magical happened: I returned with a smile, super motivated and finished the day happy. The scent of citrus and almonds lasted until the next day, with excellent fixation and presence. I recommend it to those who like sweet and citrus scents, but elegant. Soon it will be in my collection.

I only owned the EDP of Elie Saab before, and while it wasn’t bad, it didn’t really excite me. I was looking for something for spring-summer, spotted a deal, read some good reviews, but when I tried it… I absolutely loved it! It’s now my go-to fragrance for the season. On my skin, the vanilla doesn’t feel heavy; it’s clean, blended with almond and florals to create a perfect, spring-like and sweet scent without being overpowering in the heat. The sillage and longevity are moderate. I even like the light green colour. So far, it’s by far the best perfume from the brand.

Trying this perfume from a decant that Anita gifted me, thanks. I expected more; for now I say: zero projection. It smells a bit like burnt vanilla to me, rich, do not misunderstand me, but it feels more like a Bath & Body Works cream. I would gladly finish the decant to see if I change my mind, since the original in EDP and EDT are wonderful.