Elite
“Elite by Floris is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, aromatic composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning masculine.
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Elite by Floris was launched in 1980, a time when the brand had already established itself as a bastion of British elegance. Michael Bodenham crafted this woody aromatic fragrance with a fresh spicy and citrus opening that hints at crisp bergamot and juniper, giving way to earthy notes like fir and lavender. The heart is anchored by petitgrain and grapefruit, while the base layers in mossy oakmoss, leather, cedar, vetiver, amber, patchouli, and musk — a composition that feels both lasting and rooted in its era.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Elite develops best with a few sprays to the chest, allowing the citrus-aromatic top notes to mingle with the earthy base as the day progresses. The leather and mossy elements ensure it reads well close to skin, so layering is key for longevity.
Michael Bodenham
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Michael Bodenham was a seventh-generation master perfumer at Floris, first formulating the house's fragrance No. 89 in 1951 and later creating Floris Elite. He spent hours perfecting his blends in the arched brick cellar beneath 89 Jermyn Street nicknamed 'the mine.' The Bodenham family took over Floris in 1878 when James R.D. Bodenham married Mary Anne Floris and assumed the business from her brother Joseph.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet authority of an office boardroom where polished woods and subtle spices create a sense of enduring strength and calm.
Fig. 01 — Elite, Floris
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