Elan

An embrace of silk and almond launched in 2023, Elan is a six-handed work signed by Maud Chabanis, Batiste Humeau and Xavier Blaizot. Despite belonging to the Oriental Vanilla group, Elan distances itself from the usual sugary "gourmands" to embrace a more ethereal, dusty and sophisticated dimension. The olfactory profile at the opening is dominated by a clear, but not bitter almond; it is a creamy almond that sets the stage for an unusual and fascinating floral heart. The floral evolution: The heart of the fragrance is a golden garden. Mimosa brings that characteristic powdery and sunny facet, while Liatride adds a herbaceous touch reminiscent of sweet hay and blond tobacco. The coconut here is not tropical or "beachy", but serves to give body and a velvety texture to the jasmine flowers. The bottom: The closure is a timeless classic. Vanilla marries with Amber and Musk to create a warm and reassuring "Quiet Luxury" "skin effect". Elan is the ideal fragrance for the woman looking for a sweet but intellectual scent. The combination of Mimosa and Liatride makes it unique in the panorama of modern orientals, avoiding the "candy" effect and focusing everything on a radiant and timeless femininity. The expert's touch: If you love perfumes that smell of "clean, luxurious" and dusty, Elan is an essential discovery. The presence of almond makes it immediately recognisable, but it is the amber base that ensures that the memory of the fragrance remains imprinted.

To my nose, the fragrance opens with the scent of unsweetened almonds accompanied by a subtle citrusy brightness, even though no citrus notes are officially listed in the pyramid. Almost immediately afterwards, powdery mimosa begins to bloom alongside delicate jasmine, giving the composition a soft, airy elegance. The dry down is built around soft musk and smooth vanilla, though personally I struggle to detect much of the amber promised in the notes. Overall, the fragrance feels light, understated, and quietly comforting rather than bold or attention grabbing. There’s something very nostalgic about Elan, it brings to mind sunlight filtering through lace curtains on a calm spring morning. The mimosa adds a soft golden haze to the composition, making it feel warm, delicate, and effortlessly wearable. Longevity on my skin is unfortunately quite modest, disappearing from both skin and clothes after around three hours. Projection is moderate during the first hour before settling very close to the skin. Elan would be a lovely choice for anyone who appreciates subtle, intimate fragrances with a gentle powdery musky character.

Elan is a floral, very rosy and soft feminine scent. It opens with a clear rosey floral feel, slightly powdery and airy, then becomes warmer and more creamy as it develops. You can notice a gentle sweetness with hints of almond and soft white florals like jasmine, giving it a smooth, almost delicate “floral cloud” effect. In the dry down, it turns cozy and warm with vanilla, musk, and a light amber touch. Elan feels elegant, soft, feminine without being loud and very easy to wear. It brings me comfort and reminds me of my grandma’s rose garden, familiar, and full of warmth.

Elan is the scent of happy,new beginning. The opening is juicy,fruity, and refreshing,rounded out by creamy almond and few drops of honey.As the story unfolds, it leads us into a shaded garden of mimosa,liantris and jasmine,where coconut adds a subtle exotic touch.This fresh, fruity floral ikebana is nestled in rich base of musk, vanilla and amber.On my skin from start to finish,a note of fresh, succulent mango hides a deep in the background.The fragrance is spirited, with great performance, fresh and feminine - Ideal for starting a new successful day.

Elan is a soft, powdery fragrance that’s easy to wear and elevates your own existing scent. The almond adds a creamy note that adds character to the scent, but doesn’t overwhelm it. There is a femininity to this fragrance that’s easy feels like a bright summer day, or an elegant afternoon party in the spring. This is perfect for cooler summer days, or warms spring days. This lasts 5 hrs on my skin, I love it.