Yves Saint Laurent 2003 EDT

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Nu

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Yves Saint Laurent Nu is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Nu opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Incense. Yves Saint Laurent's Nu carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Nu EDT is a mysterious, spicy floral from YSL that was perhaps ahead of its time. It's a modern classic that balances warmth and coolness, offering a sophisticated twist on oriental florals. If you can hunt down a bottle, you're in for a treat.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Nu Eau de Toilette 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and enduring longevity, combined with its sophisticated accords, make it suitable for a dressier casual setting and dates. While some find it office-appropriate due to its softer nature compared to the EDP, its richness might be too much for everyday wear.

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 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Opens with a spark of citrusy bergamot and neroli, quickly spiced up by a generous dose of cardamom. The heart blooms with powdery iris and elegant jasmine, alongside the intriguing depth of orchid. As it settles, a smoky incense weave melds with a soft vanilla and clean musk, creating a captivating and enduring skin scent that manages to be both rich and understated.

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