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, an animalic-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.
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Exquisite Embroidery Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Rose
100%
Fresh Spicy
91%
Amber
85%
Patchouli
68%
Animalic
67%
Oud
65%

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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.

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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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