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Yves Saint Laurent

France · Founded 1961

Opium to La Nuit — two poles of designer perfumery.

YSL's fragrance division (now under L'Oréal) is best known for two opposing poles: the opulent oriental Opium (1977), which defined a generation of heavy spice, and the fresh-aromatic La Nuit de L'Homme (2009), which defined a generation of date-night masculines. The house sits squarely in designer pricing and targets the 18–35 demographic.

Notable Perfumes

  • La Nuit de L'Homme
  • Y Eau de Parfum
  • Kouros
  • Black Opium

Fragrances in Our Database

YSL La Nuit de L'Homme

Yves Saint Laurent

Eau de Toilette
Longevity6h
Sillage6
Value8
Compliments9

YSL Y Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

Eau de Parfum
Longevity8h
Sillage7
Value7
Compliments7

YSL Kouros

Yves Saint Laurent

Eau de Toilette
Longevity9h
Sillage8
Value7
Compliments7

YSL Libre Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

Eau de Parfum
Longevity8h
Sillage7
Value7
Compliments8