Estée Lauder 1953 Edp

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Youth-Dew

by Joséphine Catapano

Estée Lauder Youth-Dew is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1953, created by Joséphine Catapano. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Peach, Aldehydes, and Narcissus, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Musk.

Our verdict on Youth-Dew: Acquired

Divisive and unapologetically bold, Youth-Dew is a spiced, aldehydic powerhouse. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, refusing to blend in with modern trends. If you're after a statement, this beast has your name on it.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
Youth-Dew Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 19%
Fruity 6%
Green 7%
Sweet 23%
Warm 27%
Woody 9%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
86%
Balsamic
63%
Woody
56%
Powdery
50%

Notes

Top Notes

Spicy 19% Aldehydes 14% Narcissus 12% Lavender 12% Coca-Cola 11% Orange 11% Peach 10% Bergamot 10%

Heart Notes

Spicy 16% Clove 14% Cinnamon 14% Rose 10% Jasmine 10% Ylang-Ylang 10% Lily Of The Valley 9% Redcurrant Leaf 9% Orchid 8%

Base Notes

Incense 14% Tolu Balsam 14% Oakmoss 11% Peru Balsam 11% Patchouli 11% Amber 11% Vetiver 10% Vanilla 9% Musk 9%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Youth-Dew is a beast-mode perfume with huge projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could overpower others. However, its sophisticated, rich, and warm spicy character makes it perfect for formal events, date nights, and special occasions, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'evening' and 'winter' qualities, advising minimal application even then.

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About

An intoxicating brew opening with a fizzy, almost boozy cola note, spiced heavily with clove and cinnamon, and brightened momentarily by aldehydes and juicy peach. The heart plunges into a rich floral tapestry, underscored by jasmine and orchid, before settling into an immensely deep and resinous base. Incense, amber, and earthy oakmoss provide a dark, smoky warmth, while vanilla rounds out the edges with a comforting sweetness. It's a complex, multifaceted oriental that evolves constantly.

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