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Floris · Sold as masculine
Elite
The quiet authority of an office boardroom where polished woods and subtle spices create a sense of enduring strength and calm.
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ElitePremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessAzzaro pour Homme · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Elite, Floris
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Michael Bodenham
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. D. Bodenham married Mary Anne Floris and assumed the business from her brother Joseph.
Designer Floris
More from the house · founded 1730 · United Kingdom
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With Floris Malmaison
Adds warm spicy, floral and cinnamon; shares virginia cedar and patchouli and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 13%.