Yves Saint Laurent Elle: released in 2007, woody, floral and patchouli, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Elle dupe we found is Lalique Perles De Lalique — 84% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Elle dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Elle | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Perles De Lalique | 84% | about $45* | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) La Belle de Russie | 80% | about $30* (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Fleur de Patchouli | 78% | about $30* (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Calvin Klein Deep Euphoria | 77% | about $35 (−22%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Avon Patchouli Indulgence | 75% | about $25* (−44%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the earthy patchouli-and-rose character of Yves Saint Laurent Elle, leaning into a sharp, camphoraceous woodiness.
It shares its woody, earthy and patchouli accords with Yves Saint Laurent Elle, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,222 community ratings.
Shares a similar spicy floral and woody profile reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent Elle, with a classic chypre backbone.
It shares its woody, patchouli and floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Elle, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,953 community ratings.
Features a prominent patchouli and floral structure that sits comfortably in the same family as Yves Saint Laurent Elle.
It shares its woody, patchouli and floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Elle, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,153 community ratings.
Brings a similar dark rose and woody chypre presence to mind, echoing the mood of Yves Saint Laurent Elle.
It shares its rose, woody and patchouli accords with Yves Saint Laurent Elle, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,363 community ratings.
Centers around a rich earthy patchouli note that recalls the dry-down of Yves Saint Laurent Elle.
It shares its patchouli, rose and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Elle, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 433 community ratings.
Avon Patchouli Indulgence, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Yves Saint Laurent Elle.
Lalique Perles De Lalique, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Yves Saint Laurent Elle.
Lalique Perles De Lalique, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Yves Saint Laurent Elle itself sells from $133.69 (80 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Perles De Lalique works out about the same as Yves Saint Laurent Elle over a year. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Perles De Lalique comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Elle notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.