Yves Saint Laurent 2021 EDP
Rouge Velours
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Carlos Benaïm. Rouge Velours opens with Pink Pepper and Tea, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Velours carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.
This is a bold, velvety rose-patchouli that'll make you feel like 'that girl' - or 'that guy'. It's not a safe blind buy thanks to the prominent patchouli, but for those who love a deep, dark rose, it’s an absolute stunner and a solid example of the genre.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Sensual
- Warm
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
Its potent rose and earthy patchouli accords, combined with strong performance reports, make it too bold for an office setting. However, its luxurious and sensual character is perfect for dates and formal events, though for casual wear it depends on the wearer's confidence.
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
Other declarable allergens
- Synthetic 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
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