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Home Fragrances Mary Kay Elige
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Eau de parfum

Mary Kay Elige

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Gender:
Female
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

History and Identity of Mary Kay Elige

Mary Kay Elige, known in Russia as "Mary Kay Elige", is an Eau de Parfum released in 1998.

This fragrance from Mary Kay embodies the brand spirit, founded on the legend of a woman who changed the game.

The history of Mary Kay is an inspiring saga of female power, entrepreneurship, and belief in a dream, started in 1963 by the tireless Mary Kay Ash, and Elige continues this tradition, offering modern women an elegant and confident accent.

Positioning and Wearability

Elige is a feminine fragrance with a lightly perceptible trail, perfect for daily wear, whether at the office, on a date, or an informal meeting.

As an Eau de Parfum, it requires pointwise application on the skin for soft development and 3 to 4 sprays on clothing for a more lasting effect.

If you are looking for similar fragrances that share floral sensuality, pay attention to Chanel Allure, Benetton United Dreams Dream Big, or Montblanc Presence d'une femme.

Creative Contribution

Behind the creation of this exquisite perfume is the talented perfumer Etienne Bouckaert, who brought his unique style to the composition, harmoniously combining diverse notes.

His work emphasizes Mary Kay's commitment to quality and innovation, making Elige a significant element in the brand's fragrance line.

For additional information, visit the official Mary Kay website.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Mary Kay Elige begins with fresh and floral top notes: cyclamen, freesia, lily and peony.

In the heart of the fragrance, a rich bouquet unfolds, including boronia, calendula, camellia, jasmine, mandarin, Mirabelle plum, tuberose and ylang-ylang, creating a sensual and fruity depth.

The base consists of warm and lasting notes: ambergris, black pepper, iris, mahogany (redwood), patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla.

This complex composition belongs to the floral fragrance family and encompasses the groups citrus, floral, gourmand, white floral and woody, offering a multi-faceted olfactory journey from a fresh start to a sensual base.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Mary Kay
Segment Massmarket perfumery
Country United States
Website https://www.marykay.ru/
Year of production 1998
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Cyclamen
Cyclamen
Note photo Freesia
Freesia
Note photo Lily
Lily
Note photo Boronia
Boronia
Note photo Calendula
Calendula
Note photo Camellia
Camellia
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Iris
Iris

Top notes

Cyclamen Freesia Lily Peony

Heart notes

Boronia Calendula Camellia Jasmine Mandarin Mirabelle Plum Tuberose ylang-ylang

Base notes

Ambergris Black Pepper Iris Mahogany Patchouli Sandalwood Vanilla

Families

Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

based on 17 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
9%
Unisex
18%
Female
73%
What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
25%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
0%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
25%
Office
25%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
15%
Summer
Summer
7%
Autumn
Autumn
44%
For what style / mood
Casual
25%
Gala
25%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
20%
18-25 years old
17%
26-35 years old
14%
36-45 years
29%
46+ years old
11%
Any
9%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
50%
Enter the cloud
17%
1-2 atomisations
17%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
33%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
33%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
17%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
50%
4-5 sprays
17%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
25%
Exoticism
12%
Luxury
12%
Euphoria
12%
Passion
12%
Joy
12%
Calm
12%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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What a fragrance this is! A real explosion of emotions! At first it was so light, and then, after it matured, it became simply incredible. The liquid darkened a bit, but that only added depth to it. Now it's so rich and loud that just a couple of drops are enough. The floral notes with sweetness are simply delightful!
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This fragrance is just a nightmare! Floral, yes, but so old-fashioned it makes you sick. The lily here just bursts to the forefront, as if it needs nothing else. Longevity? There's almost none! Complete disappointment!!!
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A status fragrance that is clearly not for everyone. For a business lady, yes, but it's so feminine, sometimes even too much. This scent is memorable, and you can still feel it years later. It's best suited for special occasions, although sometimes it can be used in everyday life. But not every day, only if the mood allows
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The fragrance has been on the market since 1998! It's a true classic of perfumery. It smells a bit retro, as it contains rich patchouli and ylang-ylang. White flowers give it tenderness and femininity. In general, it's a typical women's fragrance - nothing superfluous, nothing to subtract, nothing to add. An excellent choice for a gift. But, perhaps, due to its age and such a "status" packaging, it seems too ladylike!!
4/5
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In the nineties and two thousands, I often bought it)) I remember how my husband chose it for the first time. He said that this fragrance just breathes femininity))) But the price bothers me - it's the same as before. I wonder, how did they make it cheaper? 🤔
4/5
4
The fragrance, undoubtedly, has its maturity, but there's no lightness in it. It doesn't evoke a feeling of carefree joy. I imagine it on my mother-in-law or my husband's mother, who tries to look fashionable, but it rather causes sadness
4/5
4
I adore this fragrance! It's simply stunning, like something out of a fairy tale, leaving an unforgettable impression. If I had it, I would gladly immerse myself in its world. It's the scent of New Year's Eve, which takes you back to childhood, when something magical hung in the air. At that time, favorite New Year's fairy tales were on TV, and happiness and joy reigned in the house
5/5
5
On my skin, this perfume behaves just awfully. It's like it's screaming: "Look at me!" and doesn't give anyone a chance for attention, not even me. Its sillage is so powerful that it fills everything around, as if it's the main character on stage. If you wear it to the theater, the prima donna will simply disappear against the background of this scent. Honestly, such behavior is annoying
3/5
3
The scent is sweet, floral, with light woody accents. Powdery notes are also present. There's something vintage about it, the lily clearly stands out. Such a perfume is perfect for a confident, mature woman )
2/5
2
A fragrance that takes you back to childhood! I remember how, back in the days when it was hard to find something truly high-quality and French, such perfumes with dark bottles were everywhere. They filled stores and markets. This scent is a bright floral, with rich lily and ylang-ylang. It feels very mature and even a bit heavy. Overall, it's true NOSTALGIA!
3/5
3
I've been buying this perfume for many years for my furs. It certainly pairs well with mink. But in recent years, I've noticed that the manufacturer is cutting corners on quality. The scent has become less long-lasting and intense, which is very disappointing. Overall, it's still a fragrance of luxury, but the feeling it evokes isn't the same anymore
4/5
4
I can't disagree that the price for this fragrance isn't that high, especially when compared to others. Sometimes, with more expensive fragrances, we pay simply for the name, not for the quality. But in this case, despite its cost, the quality and scent profile can truly impress even the most demanding connoisseurs. Perhaps fragrances used to be a little more intense, but even now, this option is quite good. In short, don't underestimate it, it might surprise you!
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