Elite

Elite is a classic woody fragrance from the British house Floris, released in 1980. Everyone who describes it calls it woody; around six in ten also find it green, four in ten citrus, and a minority notice aromatic, amber or leathery facets.

The notes come as a single list. Grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain open with a bitter, leafy citrus freshness, while juniper, lavender and bay leaf add a dry, gin-like aromatic edge. Fir brings a resinous, forest-green note. The base is traditional and substantial: cedar and Virginia cedar for a dry woodiness, vetiver for earthy smokiness, oakmoss for a damp, mossy depth, patchouli for earth, and leather for a supple, slightly animalic warmth, with amber and musk softening the finish.

Elite is positioned for men. Its dry, green, mossy character suits daytime wear and the cooler months, and it is likely to appeal to anyone who enjoys traditional barbershop-style woody fragrances.

Elite — for men fragrance by Floris (released 1980). Notes: Amber, Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Cedar, Fir, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Leather, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar. — Parfica open fragrance database