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Which Should You Buy?
YSL's Young Sexy Lovely is a divisive one, with many finding it a pleasant, fresh fruity-floral that's perfect for younger wearers or those craving subtlety. Others, however, dismiss it as generic, forgettable, and far from 'sexy'. Expect a light, airy scent with minimal presence.
This one's a bit of a curveball. Karl Lagerfeld's Fleur de Murier is a divisive take on fruity florals, with its unexpectedly tart and woody dry down sparking a 'love it or leave it' response amongst wearers. Not for everyone, but certainly not boring.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 9% |
| Floral | 21% | 21% |
| Fruity | 32% | 30% |
| Green | 6% | 3% |
| Sweet | 26% | 33% |
| Warm | 5% | 5% |
| Woody | 10% | 8% |
| Earthy | 4% | 3% |
| Animalic | 11% | 9% |
| Fresh | 18% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its light sillage and inoffensive, clean-girl aroma make it highly suitable for office and casual wear, where strong scents are often unwelcome. However, its lack of projection and 'sexy' quality means it won't stand out on a date or formal event. The fresh and fruity notes lean it towards an active, casual vibe, but it's not a true 'sport' fragrance.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, fruity opening make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, if sparingly applied. The unique woody-musky dry down adds a touch of intrigue for a laid-back date, but its unconventional character might be too bold for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Powdery accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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