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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

L'Élu
meets Shocking.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Narcissus · Bergamot · Rose · Jasmine · Amber · Patchouli · Musk

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with yellow floral; Concentration not recorded leads with musky. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Marquay L'Élu bottle
Marquay

L'Élu

Concentration not recorded

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Schiaparelli Shocking bottle
Schiaparelli

Shocking

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19461937
Leading accordsyellow floral · woody · ambermusky · powdery · animalic
Notes unique to this recordLemon, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom, Orris Root, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Labdanum, Vetiver, SandalAldehydes, Tarragon, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Civetta, Sandalwood, Clove
Longevity / 53.63 · 8 votes3.88 · 120 votes
Projection / 42.17 · 6 votes2.85 · 161 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

L'Élu

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Shocking

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed yellow floral and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed musky and powdery direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.