Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)

I love this version of Elle. It is quite similar to the pillar fragrance, but somewhat lighter, fresher and more peppery. I wouldn't call it unisex, but it's not your typical mainstream perfume for women either, and thank god for that! I mean, whenever I see a pink bottle, I expect a sugary-fruity kiddie-friendly junkfest; fortunately, the entire Elle series is far from that. The original (EDP) Elle is dominated by patchouli and pink pepper, with some fruity overtones; people say that it's very similar to Midnight Poison, but I estimate their kinship to be around 60%, because Elle is not so sweet and boozy as MP. Here in the EDT, the pepper is even stronger than in the EDP (although not listed as a note), and paired with ginger, giving it an extra dose of spark and cheer. I understand why they dropped the subtitle 'Shocking', because there's nothing shocking about this cool and friendly scent; if anything, they could have called it 'Sparkling', or 'Bubbly' and such. Longevity ain't great, but not so abysmal as other reviews might have led you to believe.

Don't know about spring or summer, for me it's totally winter and fall. Since Intense didn't work with me at all, I decided to try others. Today I grabbed this one. I think it's very similar to Elle Intense only it's better. Elle Shocking might be shocking only to those who loves only innocent and pretty perfumes. I like this one- it's edt, but lasts and has sillage. Composition on me was so different from many perfumes and seems didn't follow any trend. It's berries with wood on me. Wood is very dry, like mahogany shavings- very original. Seems this effect is thanks to ginger. Peony is present only to fill the dryness and provide some softness. I like it very much and think it will be a good to wear in colder season, however now it's beautiful too, very YSL.

Very feminine yet slighty edgy and modern scent. It is less floral and sweet compared to the original. I actually prefer this version, IMO it is more unique Initially you get a big burst of sweet raspberry and peony but then it settles on your skin and stays very close. After 20 minutes it becomes warm and sweet from ginger and cedar. I can still smell floral though making it more feminine than your usual spicy fragrances. IMO it is a good daytime fragrance. I think it is good for the office because you don't get huge silliage from this scent (but those in very close proximity will smell it on you). Overall I like it, it is a nice change from my usual green and citrus scent I tend to wear. Update: I was informed by the YLS sales assistant that this scent has become permanent and now is called Elle EDT

I am not a fan of patchouli at allll!!! Irritates the heck out of me... However,this is elegant, striking, strong, musky, not at all sweet, very spicy, woodsy patchouli but I think I can get away with wearing this with out being irritated by the notes... really low price on YSL website in UK... so I nabbed it plus free delivery, bottle is lovely... I really feel when I wear this that i should be stepping off a luxury plane onto the grounds of Dubai with some pointed sky high heels and immaculate make up :) another strong and longlasting EDT

I am not very sure if the tester I had was from this fragance, but since in it says Elle eau de toilette, I am assuming it is this version (the other elle is EDP). Anyway, I've had this for 10 years or more and as I am using up all my testers before they turn I decided to give this one a go. I am not certain that it is supposed to smell like that but I can tell you from what my nose is able to pick up that this reminds me so much of a perfume my grandma used to wear and quite frankly it is very easy to get a hold of in Spain and also worth mentioning much more affordable than this. The name is Azur de Puig and it is here somewhere in the database. I find them quite similar and it reminds me of her. However, I can say it wasn't my favourite fragance either way, so I am glad I finished the bottle and on to the next one.