Born in 1936, Yves Saint Laurent started out in fashion as an assistant to Christian Dior, who he replaced as artistic director when Dior passed away, in 1957. In the early 60’s, in partnership with his close friend Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent created the label that bears his name. Their first fragrances, Y and Pour Homme, were soon followed by Rive Gauche, Opium, Paris, Kouros, M7 and, more recently, L’HOMME and elle. Tom Ford took over as artistic director after the founder’s retirement, and was followed by Stefano Pilati. Also present in cosmetics, the YSL Beauté brand was sold by PPR to the L’Oreal group in 2008.
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A sparkling opening of citrus uniting with star anise, ‘like a summer shiver’. The heart reveals the scent’s spicy character with a vibrantly exotic burst of pepper, nutmeg and ginger. Then the f... Read On
A gentle Oriental essence in which ‘the intoxicating sophistication of Opium’ is blended with the delicate scent of apricot blossom. The opening note of neroli is surrounded by citrus, granting t... Read On
An eau de toilette described like a ‘sensual floral inundated with light’. In the floral opening, the light of mimosa delivers a new glow, announcing a luminous heart pulsing with white peony and... Read On
A vibrant and luminous opening (tangerine, black currant, star anise) announces the arrival of star jasmine. Refreshed with exotic notes of starfruit, the fragrance’s melody segues into the sweet... Read On
Like a breath of spring, an ode to sensual passion flower. The keynote meets the velvety freshness of peony and the mouth-watering tastiness of nutmeg and raspberry, before blossoming in the tend... Read On
An opening as fresh and invigorating as the great outdoors; an energetic heart that cleaves to a man’s body; a sensual, masculine trail. Read On
An armful of colorful roses, as fresh and delicate as the scent of petals. Highlighted with fruity touches and lily-of-the-valley, over a base of musk and sandalwood. Read On
An exotic harmony with a stunning take off, a fresh-sensual magnolia-myrrh heart and a mysteriously soft and spicy trail of wood and amber. Read On
Seduction in a bottle: floral, sensual and luminous. The top note is a flight of gentle freshness (Corsican clementine, almond blossom), announcing the arrival of peony, amaryllis and radiant jas... Read On
Rose des bois celebrates affection, romance, and delicate femininity. Like a sassy bouquet of beauty and nature, it exhales a tart freshness and a mouthwatering green note that is smooth and mell... Read On