Yves Saint Laurent 2011 EDP
Saharienne
by Carlos Benaïm , Anne Flipo
Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. Saharienne opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Pink Pepper and Ginger. Yves Saint Laurent's Saharienne carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Saharienne starts off like a dream for some, a fresh, spicy citrus marvel. But for many, it quickly fades into a ghost of its former self, or worse, into a dated lemon-scented cleaning product. Not a safe blind buy, mate.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Clean
- Modern
- Subtle
- Uplifting
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 warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Best Occasions
Its fresh, light citrus and white floral profile make it excellent for casual wear or sport. However, the notoriously poor longevity and sillage mean it's not ideal for formal events or dates where presence is key. It's safe for an office if oversprayed a bit due to weak performance.
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
- Citral
Other declarable allergens
- 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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