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L'Élu by Marquay (1946): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Marquay/L'Élu

L'Élu by Marquay

Fragrance / 1946

L'Élu

FEMININE

7.9/ 1014 ratings

WoodyGreenSweet

Earthy

amber

Released: 1946
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

L'ÉluMarquay

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Ylang-Ylang Orris Root

Base notes

Patchouli Labdanum Sandal

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

The character

Woody

Green

Sweet

Earthy

amber

mossy

rose

yellow floral

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.3 / 10

Sillage4.3 / 10

Value5.3 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day29%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female67%
Unisex33%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.9/10

Excellent

14 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does L'Élu by Marquay smell like?+

L'Élu by Marquay features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Bergamot, and Narcissus at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Orange Blossom at the heart, Vanilla, Musk, and Oakmoss in the base. The overall character is woody, green, sweet.

What are the notes in L'Élu?+

Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot, and Narcissus. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, and Orris Root. Base notes: Vanilla, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, and Patchouli.

Is L'Élu for men or women?+

L'Élu by Marquay is designed for women.

When was L'Élu released?+

L'Élu by Marquay was launched in 1946.

What fragrances are similar to L'Élu?+

Fragrances similar to L'Élu include L'Élue by Rémy Latour, L'Eau by Laura Ashley, La Blanche by AERU, Alatau by Faberlic, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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L'Élu by Marquay is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. L'Élu was launched in 1946. Top notes are Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla, Labdanum, Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Sandal.