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L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums (2021): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/MDCI Parfums/L'Elegant

L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums

Fragrance / 2021

L'Elegant

MASCULINE

7.7/ 10127 ratings

WoodyPowderyamber

aromatic

balsamic

Released: 2021
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Irène Farmachidi

L'ElegantMDCI Parfums

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Black Pepper Incense

Heart notes

Cinnamon Honey Cumin Davana Orris

Base notes

Myrrh Labdanum Cashmeran Agarwood (Oud)

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

The character

Woody

Powdery

amber

aromatic

balsamic

fresh spicy

iris

warm spicy

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.3 / 10

Sillage4.9 / 10

Value5.1 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day67%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male52%
Female8%
Unisex40%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.7/10

Excellent

127 ratings

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The perfumers

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L'Elegant compared

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Frequently asked

What does L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums smell like?+

L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums features a layered composition opening with Cardamom, Saffron, and Black Pepper at the top, Sandalwood, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon at the heart, Musk, Tonka Bean, and Myrrh in the base. The overall character is woody, powdery, amber.

What are the notes in L'Elegant?+

Top notes: Cardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper, and Incense. Heart notes: Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Honey, Cumin, and Davana. Base notes: Musk, Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Labdanum, Cashmeran, and Agarwood (Oud).

Is L'Elegant for men or women?+

L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums is designed for men.

Who created L'Elegant?+

L'Elegant was created by Irène Farmachidi for MDCI Parfums.

When was L'Elegant released?+

L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums was launched in 2021.

What fragrances are similar to L'Elegant?+

Fragrances similar to L'Elegant include Elegance by Mahogany, Elegance by Guru Perfumes, No 3 Elegant by Grasse Au Parfum, L’Aimée by MDCI Parfums, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. L'Elegant was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Irene Farmachidi. Top notes are Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and Black Pepper; middle notes are Sandalwood, Orris, Nutmeg, Davana, Honey, Cinnamon and Cumin; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Cashmeran, Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Musk. This beautiful portrait of Mr. Sériziat by his friend Jacques Louis David in 1795 has inspired Irène Farmachidi to create this refined and complex fragrance, a bold blend reflecting the elegance and character of the model. The original painting can be admired in the Louvre Museum, Paris, next to the portrait of his lovely wife, also by David.