Elle vs La Belle de Russie
People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. La Belle de Russie is sweeter, and Elle is longer lasting.
- Yves Saint LaurentElle
- Новая Заря (Novaya Zarya – The New Dawn) · 1980La Belle de Russie
How alike are they?
People are split
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on many votesWhere they differ
- La Belle de Russie is sweeter.
- Elle is longer lasting.
- Elle projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Long lastingBased on lots of votes
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionBased on lots of votes
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans feminineBased on many votes
Leans feminineBased on many votes
What they're made of
Elle
Main accords
- Floral
- Patchouli
- Woody
- Aromatic
- Earthy
- Fresh
Top notes
- amalfi lemon
- litchi
- peony
Heart notes
- freesia
- jasmine
- pink pepper
- rose
La Belle de Russie
Main accords
- Fruity
- Powdery
- Woody
- Floral
- Patchouli
- Warm spicy
Top notes
- black currant
- carnation
- lotus
Which one is for you?
Pick Elle if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that projects more strongly
Pick La Belle de Russie if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that projects more softly