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Élan Perfume Oil by Coty (1968): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Coty/Élan

Élan by Coty

Perfume Oil / 1968

Élan

Perfume Oil · FEMININE

7.6/ 1016 ratings

FloralWoodyChypre

Aldehydic

Green

Released: 1968
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Green Notes Aldehydes

Heart notes

Lily Of The Valley

Carnation Damask Rose Orris

Base notes

Civet Cedar Labdanum Mahogany

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Woody

Chypre

Aldehydic

Green

Spicy

Fresh

Powdery

musky

warm spicy

white floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.4 / 10

Sillage5.1 / 10

Value6.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night50%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female75%
Unisex25%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.6/10

Excellent

16 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Élan by Coty smell like?+

Élan by Coty features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Green Notes, and Aldehydes at the top, Jasmine, Gardenia, and Lily Of The Valley at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Oakmoss in the base. The overall character is floral, woody, chypre.

What are the notes in Élan?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Green Notes, and Aldehydes. Heart notes: Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily Of The Valley, Carnation, Damask Rose, and Orris. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Ambergris.

Is Élan for men or women?+

Élan by Coty is designed for women.

When was Élan released?+

Élan by Coty was launched in 1968 as a Perfume Oil.

What fragrances are similar to Élan?+

Fragrances similar to Élan include Elan by LANSY, Eau My Sin by Lanvin, Cassandra by Weil, L'Aimant by Coty, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Elan by Coty is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Elan was launched in 1968. Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot and Green Notes; middle notes are Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris, Jasmine, Damask Rose and Gardenia; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk, Civet, Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ambergris, Mahogany and Cedar. A floral chypre fragrance for women.