Elle Anniversary

I tested this at NM and HAD to have it.. but I ended up returning it because the Sillage and longevity are NOT there. The scent is absolutely gorgeous, although it does get a little synthetic. I thought I was crazy because it's a Xerjoff and I thought maybe I just went noseblind, so I sprayed down a shirt and tucked it away, sprayed some on my wrist, went to bed, and I could smell no trace of it the following morning. Even if I DRENCHED myself in it, it was gone shortly after. I wanted to love this so bad. But I could not justify the price. I would have returned it even if it only cost $6.50 because of how weak the scent is. It's a gorgeous bottle and great to have if you are a collector, but it's not a good full-size blind buy, and if you are thinking about it, get a decant.

Hmm.. will this be the litchi perfume of the year?! Crossing my fingers it's a success blind buy 😭 *Update* Prominent green apple & litchi in the opening that's present throughout the wear. The licorice makes the fruits more candied-like rather being tart. This belongs in the same category as Cruz Del Sur II as they both share a tropical smoothie experience-- but here leans creamy fruit-chouli. Elle Ann is unique among most litchi offerings bc it's not paired with rose that we typically see. Everything is well blended/no screechiness ..delicious & luxurious --far from body spray teritory. I can see it being popular for summer & the bottle is even more beautiful in person!

This is a pretty, fruity floral fragrance that is very easy to wear. It doesn’t smell strong or project across the room, but it has that vibe like you just naturally smell good and feminine. I think a lot of people would enjoy this. You just can’t have expectations of a super unique scent or strong performance. I think this fits into life easily, since it can be worn anywhere. I think a lot of different ages would enjoy this, since it is very wearable and still sophisticated.

So stunning, although I will admit this is super pricey. I eventually got it as a gift from my husband and it’s become my absolute favourite! At first glance the notes seem generic but I truly have nothing like it in my collection. It reminds me of powdered sugar sherbet very feminine and gorgeous. I don’t think it projects all that much or lasts super long - both aren’t issues to me but I thought I’d mention it if you are considering whether it’s worth the money.

This is such a beautiful floral fresh shampooey kind of smell. Reminds me of Elixir by Roja but this is fresher and sweeter. The price is ridiculous but if you can find it second hand for an affordable price I would say it's a safe blind buy. 9.5/10

I’m so in love with this fragrance I’m so happy to have it in my collection. It smells like candy, sweet, girlie, feminine, gorgeous! This fragrance is sparkling and the packaging and detail is exquisite! I love it! I want to bathe in it.

Literally a refreshing bowl of fruit salad ! Smells like a fresh and sweet juicy crisp of green apple mixed with red fruits. As it fades, it's a bit warmer and sweeter on the red fruits and tends to be super creamy. Love it !

OMG I love this blind buy! Agree with the comments bellow, this is a nostalgic perfect woman scent, girlish yet sophisticated. Stays close to skin which I love, I don't want to kill the room with my existence. Love!

I first tried this on paper and disliked it but once I tried it on my skin I purchased it immediately. Fruity and sophisticated

A light floral fruity scent you could probably get for a hundred bucks (or less) from a designer brand.

This is so soft, sweet, and beautiful. It makes you feel like a delicate pretty flower :)

It’s simple yet gorgeous. Very feminine and alluring. ‘A perfect woman’ scent.

I absolutely love this fragrance. A friend sent me a sample and it left a lasting impression. So much so I blind bought the original Elle by accident. I still love Elle but these are two completely different fragrances. While the original is very elegant, feminine and comforting. Elle Anniversary is still elegant and feminine, but with a clean and uplifting vibe. This is a fragrance that makes me smile. Although it appears light wearing, I still get whiffs of the scent throughout the day and can smell the berries hours later. The price tag is absolutely ludicrous though. I definitely want this in my collection, but I’ll be waiting to grab it at a discounted price. This is a scent that should definitely have been under £200 or at least sold as 100ml for the price they’re asking.

This is a very nice perfume, great for daily wear, not too strong or sweet. It’s lightly fruity, little bit floral, it’s medium projection scent. I would compare it a little bit to Chanel Eau Tendre how strong it is. Not saying it’s the same style but strength. So it wouldn’t last all day but you can still smell it after about 5-6 hours. First time I tried this perfume I loved it. But when trying it again, the apple note in it really bothers me. The sweetness comes from fruits and litchi, I can’t smell the bergamot, licorice or jasmine in here. I would wear this perfume if gifted, but I would not purchase it unless it was much cheaper. Not worth the price tag in my opinion. The bottle is stunning though!

I hate to love this so much. I was lucky enough to get it 50% on a discounter but I still think $200 is too much money for how this performs. It smells amazing and extremely luxurious but the longevity is so bad and sillage is not there at all. Smells like an elevated version of the fruity shampoo my mom used on me as a kid. The Method body + hair mist in dark cherry/raspberry smells similar, especially when I use that as a hair mist. I just wish there was a version of this that actually performed like a perfume of this price.

After first try I was sure that I smell osmantus with black tea. Lately I could distinguish liquorice with vanilla and still some creamy apricots. And lots of musk that makes this perfume smell fresh. Though Xerjoff perfumes usually very loud this composition sits close to skin and sometimes sounds like body care lotion. In other words for me this is comforting cosmetic osmantus that lasts all day and seems like impossible to overspray.

This perfume is incredibly pleasant 😊 It has a clear fruity accord. But, to me, the price can’t be justified since the fragrance doesn’t last long. I can smell it clearly for maximum one hour, and after that I need to reapply (and that makes it even more pricey).

I ended up letting my sample of this sit for about a month and when I sprayed it again the scent significantly improved. It smelled like candied fruit with a hint of fizz at the back, almost like rosé champagne. It's perfect for a celebratory occasion.

This is a very airy and slightly powdery floral. It's a nice girly scent. I didn't pick up on the fruits much

This perfume hit me with the most exotic, juicy scent I’ve ever experienced—like, seriously, the moment I smelled it, I was blown away! 🍎🍑 It’s bursting with this fresh, fruity goodness, and I quickly realized it’s the litchi and apple that really stand out. It’s vibrant, uplifting, and just so good... until it dries down. 😕 Unfortunately, it fades into a pretty basic and sheer floral, which was kind of a letdown. I’m definitely on the hunt for something that captures that incredible opening but lasts. I’d give it a 5 out of 10 overall because, despite the amazing start, it just dies out too quickly.