WS-EL-1973

Private Collection

1973Men

green up front, then floral, settling into yellow floral.

Private Collection by Estée Lauder is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Private Collection was launched in 1973. The nose behind this fragrance is Vincent Marcello. Top notes are Green Notes, Hiacynth, Lime (Linden Blossom), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Chrysanthemum, Narcissus, Honeysuckle, Mignonette, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose…

green floral yellow floral herbal

Nose: Vincent Marcello

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Green Notes, Hiacynth, Lime (Linden Blossom), Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Chrysanthemum, Narcissus, Honeysuckle, Mignonette, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Pear
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Coriander, Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

77%

59%

56%

50%

49%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall38%Spring29%Winter17%Summer16%Day64%Night36%Wears female48%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

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Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Private Collection smell like?

green up front, then floral, settling into yellow floral. Dominant accords: green, floral, yellow floral.

What notes are in Private Collection?

Top: Green Notes, Hiacynth, Lime (Linden Blossom), Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon. Heart: Chrysanthemum, Narcissus, Honeysuckle, Mignonette, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Pear. Base: Oakmoss, Coriander, Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber, Musk.

How long does Private Collection last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Private Collection loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Private Collection best for?

Fall is the top pick (38%). Spring is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Private Collection?

Day wear leads at 64%. Night is a secondary pick at 36%.

Is Private Collection for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 48% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Private Collection?

Composed by Vincent Marcello. Released in 1973.