Elie Saab Girl Of Now Shine Eau de Parfum 50ml Spray

Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine Eau de Parfum 50ml is the bright, fruity-gourmand companion to the original Girl of Now (2017), launched in 2018 by Lebanese couturier Elie Saab and composed by perfumers Dominique Ropion and Sophie Labbé. The opening sparkles with mandarin, pear and pineapple over the Girl of Now line's signature roasted-pistachio accord; orange blossom, bitter almond, jasmine and ylang-ylang carry a creamy-floral heart; and iris, patchouli and vanilla settle into a softly addictive drydown. The bottle keeps the Elie Saab signature gold-and-glass profile, refreshed in pale pink for the Shine edition.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Mandarin, Pear, Pineapple, Roasted Pistachio
• Heart: Orange Blossom, Bitter Almond, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
• Base: Iris, Patchouli, Vanilla

Olfactory family: Floral Fruity Gourmand  |  Launched: 2018

About Elie Saab Girl of Now

Elie Saab is the Lebanese fashion designer renowned for his couture evening gowns, worn on red carpets from Cannes to the Oscars. The fragrance line — produced under licence with Inter Parfums — has built around the original Le Parfum (2011) and the younger, more playful Girl of Now collection. Girl of Now Shine sits in the middle of that sub-line: lighter and more luminous than the original Girl of Now, but more substantial than the later Girl of Now Forever.

Who it's for

Best for women who like sweet but grown-up fragrances — fruit-and-pistachio over a floral heart, with a soft vanilla-iris drydown. The composition reads as feminine and contemporary rather than girlish, which makes it work as well in office and daytime contexts as on date nights and casual evenings. Best in spring, summer and early autumn; can feel a touch light on cold winter days.

How to wear it

1. Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — wrists, the base of the throat and behind the ears.
2. For a softer halo, mist the fragrance into hair or onto a scarf — vanilla-musk drydowns cling well to fabric.
3. Avoid rubbing the wrists together; it shortens the bright pear-pistachio top and can flatten the opening.

Specifications

• Size: 50ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Gender: Women
• Brand: Elie Saab
• Year: 2018
• Perfumers: Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbé

Frequently asked questions

How does Girl of Now Shine differ from the original Girl of Now?
Girl of Now (2017) is the warmer, more gourmand original — heavier on almond, pistachio and tonka. Girl of Now Shine (2018) keeps the pistachio signature but lifts the composition with bright pineapple, mandarin and pear, and a more floral-iris drydown. Shine is the lighter, brighter, sunnier sister of the two.

How long does it last on the skin?
Longevity is moderate to good — typically 5–7 hours on skin, with a soft skin-scent presence in the late drydown and stronger persistence on clothing. Reviewers generally rate it as solid for an EDP in this style.

What does the roasted pistachio note actually smell like?
Warm, slightly sweet, and nutty — closer to almond paste than to a raw nut. It blends naturally with the bitter almond and orange blossom heart and gives Girl of Now Shine its distinctive, faintly bakery-like character.