- Black Opium — Gourmand, woody and floral; opens with pear and pink pepper and dries down to vanilla and patchouli.
- Black Opium Le Parfum — Vanilla, white floral and amber; opens with pear and cinnamon and dries down to madagascar vanilla and bourbon vanilla.
- La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette — Woody, warm spicy and vanilla; opens with cardamom and bergamot and dries down to vetiver and coumarin.
- Libre — Floral, aromatic and citrus; opens with lavender and mandarin orange and dries down to madagascar vanilla and musk.
- Libre Le Parfum — Vanilla, sweet and amber; opens with ginger and saffron and dries down to bourbon vanilla and honey.
- Y EDP — Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy; opens with apple and ginger and dries down to cedar and ambergris.
- Babycat — Woody, fresh spicy and vanilla; opens with pink pepper and black pepper and dries down to vanilla and suede.
- Black Opium Over Red — Gourmand, fruity and vanilla; opens with cherry and dries down to vanilla.
- Black Opium Pink Glaze — Gourmand, white floral and fruity; opens with strawberry and dries down to vanilla and coffee.
- Caban — Amber, fresh spicy and woody; opens with pink pepper and black pepper and dries down to sandalwood and tonka bean.
- Kouros — Aromatic, amber and mossy; opens with coriander and artemisia and dries down to amber and oakmoss.
- L'Homme Eau de Toilette — Woody, floral and powdery; opens with bergamot and ginger and dries down to cedar and vetiver.
- La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique — Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy; opens with cardamom and ginger and dries down to cedar and vetiver.
- La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Parfum — Amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy; opens with bergamot and red apple and dries down to amber.
- Libre Berry Crush — Fruity, floral and citrus; opens with raspberry and mandarin and dries down to vanilla and musk.
- Libre Eau de Parfum — Floral, citrus and aromatic; opens with lavender and mandarin orange and dries down to madagascar vanilla and musk.
- Libre Eau de Parfum Intense — Amber, floral and vanilla; opens with lavender and mandarin orange and dries down to madagascar vanilla and tonka bean.
- Libre Flowers & Flames — Floral, vanilla and citrus; opens with lavender and bergamot and dries down to madagascar vanilla and tonka bean.
- Libre Intense — Floral, vanilla and amber; opens with lavender and mandarin orange and dries down to madagascar vanilla and tonka bean.
- Libre L'Eau Nue — Citrus, floral and vanilla; opens with bergamot and mandarin and dries down to vanilla and musk.
- Libre Vanille Couture — Vanilla, citrus and floral; opens with mandarin and neroli and dries down to patchouli and vanilla.
- Mon Paris — Floral, fruity and earthy; opens with red berries and dries down to patchouli and white musk.
- MYSLF Eau de Parfum — Woody, citrus and floral; opens with bergamot and dries down to patchouli and ambrofix.
- MYSLF Eau de Toilette Intense — Woody, musky and citrus; opens with bergamot and dries down to woody notes and musk.
- MYSLF L'Absolu — Woody, citrus and floral; opens with bergamot and ginger and dries down to woody notes and patchouli.
- MYSLF Le Parfum — Vanilla, amber and woody; opens with black pepper and dries down to vanilla and woody notes.
- Opium Eau de Parfum — Floral, amber and citrus; opens with bergamot and mandarin and dries down to vanilla orchid and myrrh.
- Tuxedo — Amber, mossy and floral; opens with bergamot and violet leaf and dries down to patchouli and ambergris.
- Y Eau de Parfum — Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy; opens with apple and ginger and dries down to amberwood and tonka bean.
- Y Eau de Toilette — Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy; opens with apple and ginger and dries down to amberwood and cedar.
- Y Iced Cologne — Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody; opens with mint and dries down to ambroxan and patchouli.
- Y Le Parfum — Aromatic, woody and earthy; opens with apple and grapefruit and dries down to cedarwood and patchouli.
What Yves Saint Laurent smells like
Yves Saint Laurent's fragrances lean woody, floral and vanilla. Most sit in the oriental and floral families.
Notes that recur across the range: bergamot, orange blossom, lavender and patchouli. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 21 EDP, 6 EDT and 4 Parfum.
Where to start with Yves Saint Laurent
Not sure which Yves Saint Laurent to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 14 for men, 15 for women, 3 unisex).
- Most loved: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium — the highest-rated Yves Saint Laurent profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum — longevity: excellent
- For warm weather: Yves Saint Laurent Y Iced Cologne — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Yves Saint Laurent Caban — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Yves Saint Laurent
Because Yves Saint Laurent's style leans woody and floral, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Yves Saint Laurent profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
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Yves Saint Laurent FAQ
What does Yves Saint Laurent smell like?
Yves Saint Laurent's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, floral and vanilla, with bergamot, orange blossom and lavender coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Yves Saint Laurent fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum has the strongest longevity rating (excellent). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Yves Saint Laurent fragrance is best for summer?
Yves Saint Laurent Y Iced Cologne is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with mint.
Where can I buy or sample Yves Saint Laurent?
Each Yves Saint Laurent profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.
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