GingerOpens with
PeonyHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
The energy of a bustling city street where fresh florals mingle with the subtle warmth of wood smoke from a nearby café.
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Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Premium · $100–250
61%Similar accords, often for lessForbidden Euphoria · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by Olivier Cresp, Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) is a vibrant floral fragrance that captures the essence of modern femininity. It opens with the fresh zest of mandarin orange and ginger, complemented by the tart sweetness of raspberry. The heart blends delicate peony, freesia, and jasmine, creating a harmonious floral bouquet. As it settles into its woody base notes of patchouli, cedar, and musk, Elle Shocking maintains a sense of freshness and warmth that is both invigorating and comforting.
This fragrance has a bright opening that fades within an hour, so applying it in layers allows for a more sustained experience. It's best suited for daytime wear, as its freshness pairs well with lighter activities and environments.
Fig. 01 — Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette), Yves Saint Laurent
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 14%.