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Yves Saint Laurent · 2024

Y L'Elixir

Masculine

lavender

Y L'Elixir bottle by Yves Saint Laurent

At a glance

House
Yves Saint Laurent
Family
Fresh
Main accords
Fresh spicy, Aromatic, Lavender, Amber, Herbal, Oud, Rose
Top notes
Lavender
Heart notes
Geranium
Base notes
Frankincense, Oud
Launched
2024
Longevity
Long lasting · 4/5
Sillage
Moderate · 3/5
Seasons
Autumn, Winter
Best for
Night out, Work
Gender
Masculine

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: Lavender.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Geranium.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Frankincense, Oud.

Moodboard imagined by Effluve for Y L'Elixir.

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

Fresh spicy, aromatic, lavender.

  • Fresh spicy — dominant
  • Aromatic — dominant
  • Lavender — strong
  • Amber — present
  • Herbal — present
  • Oud — present
  • Rose — present
Longevity
Long lasting , level 4 of 5
Sillage
Moderate , level 3 of 5

When to wear it

An autumn and winter fragrance.

  • Autumn Autumn : Ideal
  • Winter Winter : Ideal
  • Spring Spring : Great

Occasions, from most to least suited

  • Night out
  • Work

Questions

What people ask.

What does Y L'Elixir smell like?

Main accords: fresh spicy, aromatic, and lavender. Top notes of lavender. A heart of geranium. A base of frankincense and oud.

When should you wear Y L'Elixir?

An autumn and winter fragrance. Best for: night out and work.

How long does Y L'Elixir last?

Longevity: long lasting (level 4 of 5). Sillage: moderate (level 3 of 5).

Similar fragrances

Notes and accords in common.

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