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Elie Saab spent nearly three decades dressing some of the world's most photographed women before he ever bottled a scent. The Lebanese couturier opened his fashion house in Beirut in 1982 at just 18 years old, and it wasn't until 2011 that he released his first fragrance, Le Parfum. It was worth the wait, the scent won Fragrance Foundation awards in the UK, US, and France in its very first year, a rare hat trick for a debut release.

Elie Saab perfume bottle with rose gold styling
Le Parfum, Elie Saab's award winning debut fragrance

Le Parfum: 279 Versions To Get It Right

Le Parfum took perfumer Francis Kurkdjian 279 trial versions before Elie Saab approved the final composition, which gives you some sense of how deliberate this brand is about its scent identity. The result opens with orange blossom, drawn from Saab's own Mediterranean childhood, moves into jasmine and rose, and settles into a honeyed, patchouli and cedar base. It's built to feel like sunlight, luminous and warm rather than heavy, which is part of why it's stayed the brand's defining fragrance well over a decade later.

Beyond Le Parfum: Girl Of Now And L'Homme

Elie Saab's fragrance line has grown well past its debut scent. Girl Of Now takes a brighter, more youthful direction with pistachio and caramel notes alongside orange blossom, aimed at a younger, more playful customer than Le Parfum's classic elegance. L'Homme, the brand's entry into men's fragrance, applies that same couture sensibility to a woodier, more grounded composition. Whichever you pick, the throughline stays consistent: Elie Saab treats fragrance the same way he treats his gowns, with obsessive attention to femininity and detail.

Buying Elie Saab Perfumes In Kenya

House Of Essence carries the Elie Saab range with nationwide delivery across Kenya, pay on delivery available in Nairobi, and M-Pesa or card payment everywhere else. Le Parfum is the easiest starting point and the brand's most recognised scent, while Girl Of Now suits anyone after something lighter and more youthful. Browse the collection above, or check our Women's Perfumes and Men's Perfumes ranges for more options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elie Saab's signature perfume?
Le Parfum, launched in 2011, is Elie Saab's signature and most recognised fragrance, known for its orange blossom, jasmine and honey composition.
Is Elie Saab a genuine luxury perfume brand?
Yes, Elie Saab is an established Lebanese couture house founded in 1982, with its own fragrance line created in collaboration with perfumer Francis Kurkdjian since 2011.
What does Elie Saab Le Parfum smell like?
Le Parfum opens with orange blossom, moves into jasmine and rose, and settles into a honeyed base of patchouli and cedar, giving it a warm, luminous floral character.
What is the difference between Le Parfum and Girl Of Now?
Le Parfum leans classic and elegant with orange blossom and honey, while Girl Of Now takes a brighter, more youthful direction with pistachio and caramel notes alongside orange blossom.
Does Elie Saab make perfume for men?
Yes, L'Homme is Elie Saab's men's fragrance line, applying the same couture attention to detail to a woodier, more grounded composition.
How do I order Elie Saab perfumes in Kenya?
You can order directly from this page. House Of Essence delivers nationwide, with pay on delivery available in Nairobi and M-Pesa or card payment for orders elsewhere in Kenya.