Yves Saint Laurent 2011 Edp

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Saharienne

Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. The fragrance opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain, Jasmine, and Redcurrant Leaf, and dries down to a base of Pink Pepper and Ginger.

Our verdict on Saharienne: Favourite

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.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Uplifting
Saharienne Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 37%
Floral 19%
Fruity 8%
Green 14%
Sweet 10%
Warm 23%
Woody 1%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 30%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

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.

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About

Saharienne bursts open with a zesty, invigorating splash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin, immediately bright and clean. This vibrant citrus is quickly joined by a sophisticated heart of orange blossom and jasmine, warmed by the green, slightly bitter touch of galbanum and redcurrant leaf. The dry-down reveals a subtle, sharp kick of ginger and pink pepper, adding an unexpected but intriguing fresh-spicy depth.