Yves Saint Laurent 2016 EDP

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Exquisite Musk

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Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Exquisite Musk opens with Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Benzoin, and Ambergris. Yves Saint Laurent's Exquisite Musk carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A truly exquisite musk, despite what the name implies. This is a warm, enveloping amber and rose scent that's a dead ringer for more expensive options. If you fancy a bit of illicit romance, this one's for you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
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Exquisite Musk 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This fragrance leans heavily into night wear and cooler weather due to its warm, rich, and sweet profile. It's too potent and sensual for typical office wear but perfectly suited for romantic evenings and formal 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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Musk opens with a bright, spicy flash of ginger, quickly giving way to a rich, warm heart. Here, a plush rose intertwines with the inviting warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon. The drydown is a deeply resinous blend of balsamic benzoin and ambergris, softened by a subtle musk and earthy patchouli, creating a velvety, luxurious embrace that’s more sweet than animalic.

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