Yves Saint Laurent 2017 EDP

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Magnificent Gold

by Honorine Blanc

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Yves Saint Laurent Magnificent Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Honorine Blanc. Magnificent Gold opens with Pink Pepper and Saffron, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk and Oud. Yves Saint Laurent's Magnificent Gold carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a lovely grown-up vanilla with a serious fan base, but don't expect a beast mode projector. It's refined and creamy, though some find it a bit too understated for the price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Magnificent Gold Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron52%
Pink Pepper48%
Heartas listed
Vanilla58%
Sandalwood42%
Baseas listed
Oud59%
Musk41%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Magnificent Gold's moderate projection and soft sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it won't overpower. Its elegant and sensual profile, combined with the warmth of vanilla and oud, makes it particularly well-suited for date nights.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Magnificent Gold opens with a soft, warm spice from pink pepper and saffron, immediately hinting at the sophisticated vanilla heart. A creamy, dry vanilla quickly takes centre stage, underpinned by smooth sandalwood. The drydown introduces a gentle, non-skanky white oud, blending seamlessly with musk to create a warm, powdery, and elegantly woody finish. It's less an opulent statement and more a comforting, yet refined, embrace.

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