Elie Saab Le Parfum in White

Couture and fragrance have always gone hand in hand for Lebanese designer Elie Saab, and Le Parfum in White, the brand's 2018 Eau de Parfum, makes that connection impossible to ignore. Created by perfumers Francis Kurkdjian and Jerome di Marino, it takes the DNA of the original Le Parfum and lifts it into something brighter, creamier, and more luminous. Aromatica carries the Elie Saab Le Parfum in White decant in Bangladesh in all available sizes.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Orange Blossom, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot

Heart: Jasmine, Peach

Base: White Amber, White Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam

Full note breakdown on Fragrantica.

The Scent

Bright and a little juicy is the first impression. Mandarin and red berries come forward first, backed by the floral-citrus lift of bergamot, and there is an immediate freshness that feels clean without being austere. Orange blossom threads through the top as well, giving it a slightly honeyed, solar quality right from the start. It reads sunny and approachable, not sharp.

As the opening dries off, the mandarin and berry brightness softens and the composition shifts. Jasmine and peach take the centre together, and this pairing is where the fragrance gets most interesting. The jasmine here is not indolic or heavy; it reads as sun-warmed and slightly waxy. The peach adds a smooth, juicy quality without going into candy territory. Together they create a ripe, feminine warmth that sits comfortably between fruity and floral without leaning too far either way. The heart phase has a pleasing density to it: the florals carry some weight, but the peach keeps the overall effect feeling fresh and alive rather than heady or soporific.

The dry-down is soft and creamy. White amber and vanilla build a gentle, powdery base that wraps rather than broadcasts, and the patchouli provides enough earthiness to keep it from feeling purely sweet. Benzoin and tolu balsam add a subtle resinous depth that most wearers will not consciously identify but will feel as a sense of fullness and warmth in the background. White musk ties it together and keeps the skin feel smooth and close-wearing. The base is uncomplicated in the best sense: it does not try to be complex, and it lands exactly where it aims.

The transition from heart to base is gradual, with the jasmine and peach slowly receding rather than dropping away suddenly. What remains is a warm, skin-close accord that still carries a ghost of the original fruit-floral character. This kind of slow fade is one of the more appealing things about the composition: there is no awkward moment where you feel the fragrance shift gears abruptly. The orange blossom's honeyed solar character from the opening echoes faintly through this final phase, tying the whole arc together in a way that feels considered rather than coincidental. The resinous balsam notes deepen as the peach and jasmine quiet down, giving the base a gentle richness that rewards wearing it through to the end.

It can read as a confident, compliment-attracting scent with genuine presence on skin, or it can wear quietly and close, almost disappearing on certain skin types. That range of experience is real and worth knowing before buying blind. When placed beside YSL Libre, the two share mandarin, bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine, and vanilla, with Libre's lavender replaced here by peach, making this the warmer, less aromatic of the two. If Libre felt slightly cool or sharp on you, this one leans the other direction.

When to Wear

Spring and early autumn are its strongest seasons, particularly for daytime occasions: office meetings, brunch, or gallery visits where you want something refined and easy to be around. It also works for warm-weather evenings when you want a fragrance that feels polished without demanding attention, making it a natural fit alongside other pieces from the For Her collection.

Who Is It For

Someone who gravitates toward soft white florals with fruit but finds heavy orientals or dark musks too much for daytime, and who values that classic designer femininity without chasing trends, will feel at home with this one.

If you enjoy YSL Libre, Le Parfum in White occupies a similar floral-citrus-amber space and is worth putting side by side. Browse the full Elie Saab collection at Aromatica.

Available as an authentic decant in Bangladesh at Aromatica in 3ml, 5ml, 9ml, and 15ml.