Yves Saint Laurent 2022 EDP

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Lavalliere

by Annick Menardo

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Yves Saint Laurent Lavalliere is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Annick Menardo. Lavalliere opens with Bergamot, Fig, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Cashmeran. Yves Saint Laurent's Lavalliere carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

YSL Lavalliere is a polarising fig-rose scent that’s either a glorious, juicy beast or an overpriced skin scent. If you get good longevity, it's a sophisticated head-turner; if you don't, it's just a fleeting whisper.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Feminine
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Lavalliere 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

Its fresh, green, and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear and dates, but its performance issues for some users might limit its appropriateness for formal events. The clean and bright character makes it office-friendly, as long as it doesn't project too much.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Lavalliere bursts open with a juicy, green fig and tart blackcurrant, lifted by a whisper of bergamot. As it settles, a fresh, elegant rose takes centre stage, softened by geranium and a hint of jasmine. The dry down leaves a clean, musky trail with earthy vetiver and a cashmere-like smoothness, balancing the initial fruity zest with a sophisticated warmth. It's a modern interpretation of a fruity floral, steering clear of anything too sweet.

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