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Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Velours

Unisex

black tea · pink pepper · black pepper

Velours bottle by Yves Saint Laurent

At a glance

House
Yves Saint Laurent
Family
Oriental
Main accords
Amber, Powdery, Iris, Vanilla, Woody, Fresh spicy, Warm spicy
Top notes
Black Tea, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper
Heart notes
Orris Root, Olibanum, Jasmine
Base notes
Vanilla, Amberwood, Musk
Launched
2016
Longevity
Long lasting · 4/5
Sillage
Strong · 4/5
Seasons
Autumn, Winter
Best for
Night out
Gender
Unisex

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Black Tea, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Orris Root, Olibanum, Jasmine.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Vanilla, Amberwood, Musk.

Moodboard imagined by Effluve for Velours.

Its moodboard

One fragrance, four tableaux.

Before you wear it, look at it. Effluve composes a moodboard for every fragrance: its light, its textures, its hour.

Its character

Amber, powdery, iris.

  • Amber — dominant
  • Powdery — dominant
  • Iris — dominant
  • Vanilla — strong
  • Woody — strong
  • Fresh spicy — present
  • Warm spicy — present
Longevity
Long lasting , level 4 of 5
Sillage
Strong , level 4 of 5

When to wear it

An autumn fragrance.

  • Autumn Autumn : Ideal
  • Winter Winter : Ideal

Occasions, from most to least suited

  • Night out
  • Work

Questions

What people ask.

What does Velours smell like?

Main accords: amber, powdery, and iris. Top notes of black tea, pink pepper, and black pepper. A heart of orris root, olibanum, and jasmine. A base of vanilla, amberwood, and musk.

When should you wear Velours?

An autumn fragrance. Best for: night out.

How long does Velours last?

Longevity: long lasting (level 4 of 5). Sillage: strong (level 4 of 5).

Similar fragrances

Notes and accords in common.

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