Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense

Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense: What You Need to Know

Some fragrances become dominant because they deserve to be. Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense by Elie Saab is that kind of fragrance — an EDP whose White Floral, Honey, Sweet, Patchouli, Warm Spicy character, engineered by Francis Kurkdjian and launched in 2013, has earned its standing through consistent performance rather than marketing alone. This review provides the data to evaluate it properly: scores, climate results and pricing, not adjectives.

A more opulent and concentrated version of the original Le Parfum, emphasizing rich honeyed florals and deep amber.

How Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense Smells: Notes & Development

Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense opens with Orange Blossom and Honey — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: Patchouli, Amber and Labdanum.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads White Floral, Honey, Sweet, Patchouli, Warm Spicy — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (8/10): Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense 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 Eau de Parfum Intense 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 (7/10): Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $90 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

How Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Best reserved for evenings or cooler weather in hot climates, as its intense sweetness can become cloying in high humidity.

Its average across all five zones is 6.4/10 — 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 Eau de Parfum Intense is best suited to Evening, Special Occasion, Date Night, Formal. 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 Eau de Parfum Intense performs best in Autumn, Winter, Spring. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Compared to the original Le Parfum, the Intense version adds a significant honey note and deepens the amber, making it richer and more suitable for evening wear.

What Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense sits at $90–$150. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 18,000–28,000 in Pakistan, AED 350–500 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: Macy's, Nordstrom, Sephora. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces, Harvey Nichols. Pakistan: Scentsation, Naheed, Limelight.

Verdict

Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 7/10 puts Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some find its sweetness and intensity overwhelming, potentially leaning cloying in warm weather or with overspraying.

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 Eau de Parfum Intense last?

Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense 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 Eau de Parfum Intense worth the price?

At around $90, Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense 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 Eau de Parfum Intense smell like?

Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense is characterised by White Floral, Honey, Sweet, Patchouli, Warm Spicy accords. Opening with Orange Blossom and Honey, the heart revolves around Ylang-Ylang and Rose, settling into a base of Patchouli and Amber.

Is Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense good for hot or humid weather?

Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense was not designed for extreme heat (score: 5/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense for men or women?

Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense 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.