Yves Saint Laurent 2020 EDP

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Capeline

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou

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Yves Saint Laurent Capeline is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou. Capeline opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Capeline carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive white floral from YSL. It's either an elegant, creamy lily and vanilla dream, evoking Euro summer sophistication, or a 'scrubber' that smells of stale saltwater, rotting seaweed, or even cat pee. You absolutely must sample it on your skin before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Creamy
  • Sensual
  • Clean
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Capeline Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for the office without being overpowering, but its inherent elegance elevates it for dates and casual outings where a sophisticated floral is appreciated. It might be too casual for very formal settings given its "beach vibe" but some might find it suitable for daytime events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Capeline opens with a brief burst of bright mandarin and bergamot, quickly giving way to a prominent, creamy white floral heart dominated by lily and lush ylang-ylang. A distinctive marine note adds a fresh, salty edge, keeping the sweetness in check, before settling into a soft, musky vanilla base that lingers like warm skin.

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