Yves Saint Laurent 2011 EDP
La Collection Nu
by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Yves Saint Laurent La Collection Nu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. La Collection Nu opens with Bergamot and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Orchid and Incense, and dries down to a base of Frankincense. Yves Saint Laurent's La Collection Nu carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.
This YSL reissue is a beautifully divisive scent. While some long for the original's punch, others embrace this softer, more modern take. Expect arguments at the dinner table, but a deeply sensual experience on skin.What our verdicts mean →
- Warm
- Confident
- Mysterious
- Elegant
- Soft
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Best Occasions
Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for evenings and formal events, though it might be a bit much for a conservative office. Many reviewers highlight its appeal for date nights due to its sensual and mysterious qualities.
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
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
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