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elie saab le parfum in white fragrance
elie saab

elie saab le parfum in white

EDP Feminine · 2018 · by Francis Kurkdjian, Jérôme di Marino
7.4 /10

elie saab le parfum in white scores 8/10 for longevity and performs best in Mild conditions.

Best in Mild 8/10 longevity
From USD 70–110From EUR 62–97From GBP 53–83From PKR 15,000–22,000From AED 250–400From INR 6,763–10,627From SAR 263–413
8 Longevity
7 Sillage
8 Versatility
7 Value
7 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

White Floral Sweet Fruity Patchouli
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Orange Blo…2Red BerriesHEART NOTES30–120 min1Jasmine2PatchouliBASE NOTES2h+1White Musk2Vanilla3White Amber
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileWhite FloralSweetFruityPatchouliMuskyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Weddings Special Occasions Evening Daily
Seasons
Spring Summer Fall

Climate Performance

Avg 7 / 10
Extreme Heat
5/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
6/10
Good
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
8/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
9/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
7/10
Good
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A radiant and elegant white floral chypre, designed to evoke the joy and purity of a wedding gown, with a modern fruity twist.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Its bright white florals and moderate sweetness make it suitable for spring and summer events, or as an elegant daily scent in moderate climates.

How It Compares

Often seen as a lighter, brighter take on the Elie Saab Le Parfum DNA, offering a more playful and youthful interpretation of elegance.

The Controversy

While beautiful, some found it less distinctive than the original Le Parfum, questioning its 'In White' theme.

elie saab le parfum in white, Reviewed by the Numbers

Every fragrance review promises honesty; few bring receipts. For elie saab le parfum in white — the 2018 EDP from elie saab built on White Floral, Sweet, Fruity, Patchouli, Musky — the receipts are climate scores, longevity hours and price-per-bottle across markets. They are all below, and they tell a clearer story than any list of adjectives.

A radiant and elegant white floral chypre, designed to evoke the joy and purity of a wedding gown, with a modern fruity twist.

The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down

elie saab le parfum in white opens with Orange Blossom and Red Berries — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to Jasmine and Patchouli. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: White Musk, Vanilla and White Amber.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads White Floral, Sweet, Fruity, Patchouli, Musky — easy to place and easy to wear.

Performance: Longevity, Sillage & Versatility

Longevity (8/10): elie saab le parfum in white delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 8–12 hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (7/10): elie saab le parfum in white projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): elie saab le parfum in white is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $70 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

How elie saab le parfum in white Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, elie saab le parfum in white does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its bright white florals and moderate sweetness make it suitable for spring and summer events, or as an elegant daily scent in moderate climates.

Its average across all five zones is 7/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

elie saab le parfum in white is best suited to Weddings, Special Occasions, Evening, Daily. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, elie saab le parfum in white performs best in Spring, Summer, Fall. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

Often seen as a lighter, brighter take on the Elie Saab Le Parfum DNA, offering a more playful and youthful interpretation of elegance.

What elie saab le parfum in white Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, elie saab le parfum in white sits at $70–$110. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 15,000–22,000 in Pakistan, AED 250–400 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Sephora, Ulta, Major Department Stores. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces, Department Stores. Pakistan: Scentsation, Naheed, Al-Fatah.

Smells Like elie saab le parfum in white for Less: The Alternatives

elie saab le parfum in white has workable budget alternatives — none a carbon copy, but each close enough to scratch the same itch for a fraction of the outlay, ranked here by how near they sit to the original:

Zara Sublime Epoque (similar white floral/tuberose) (70% DNA match): $18 / PKR 3,500 / AED 45 — a saving of approximately 74% versus the original.

The Clone Finder searches the full database by note DNA if none of these fit.

Verdict

elie saab le parfum in white earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 7.4/10 puts elie saab le parfum in white in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

While beautiful, some found it less distinctive than the original Le Parfum, questioning its 'In White' theme.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does elie saab le parfum in white last?

elie saab le parfum in white has a longevity score of 8/10. On average skin, expect 8–12 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is elie saab le parfum in white worth the price?

At around $70, elie saab le parfum in white by elie saab is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does elie saab le parfum in white smell like?

elie saab le parfum in white is characterised by White Floral, Sweet, Fruity, Patchouli, Musky accords. Opening with Orange Blossom and Red Berries, the heart revolves around Jasmine and Patchouli, settling into a base of White Musk and Vanilla.

Is elie saab le parfum in white good for hot or humid weather?

elie saab le parfum in white handles warm weather adequately (score: 6/10). It performs reliably through a typical hot season without requiring adjustment.

What is the best clone or alternative to elie saab le parfum in white?

The closest alternative is Zara Sublime Epoque (similar white floral/tuberose) at a 70% DNA match. At around $18, it represents a saving of approximately 74% versus the original.

Is elie saab le parfum in white for men or women?

elie saab le parfum in white is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.