Yves Saint Laurent 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Exquisite Embroidery

by Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Embroidery is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani. Exquisite Embroidery opens with Nutmeg and Ginger, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Rose, and dries down to a base of Ambergris. Yves Saint Laurent's Exquisite Embroidery carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

If you love the jammy rose of MFK's Oud Satin Mood but want something a touch less sweet and more airy, Exquisite Embroidery is your girl. It's a high-quality, luxurious rose-ambergris blend, sometimes a bit skanky in the opening, but mostly a smooth, sophisticated ride.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Exquisite Embroidery Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Nutmeg58%
Ginger42%
Heartas listed
Rose59%
Patchouli41%
Baseas listed
Ambergris100%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and very long-lasting performance, this scent is perhaps a bit much for a conservative office. However, its luxurious and sensual character makes it perfect for dates and evening formal events. It's too opulent for casual daytime wear or sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

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

Exquisite Embroidery opens with a brief, sharp kick of nutmeg and ginger, which quickly settles to reveal a lush, jammy rose heart. As it evolves, an ambergris base emerges, adding an airy saltiness that tempers the rose's sweetness, creating a clean, slightly powdery, and subtly animalic depth. Earthy patchouli and a whisper of oud lend a sophisticated, almost chocolatey texture to the long, lingering drydown.

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