Yves Saint Laurent 2017 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Sleek Suede

by Mathilde Bijaoui

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Yves Saint Laurent Sleek Suede is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Sleek Suede opens with Cacao Pod, Pepper, Clove, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tobacco. Yves Saint Laurent's Sleek Suede carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly luxurious and sadly discontinued gourmand that balances rich, unsweetened cacao with warm spices and deep woods. It's an instant love for many, offering a uniquely sophisticated take on chocolate that avoids being sickly sweet, though some find its woody dry-down challenging.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
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Sleek Suede Eau de Parfum 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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and unique, luxurious accords make it too strong for the office but perfect for dates and evening formal events where you want to make a statement. While some enjoy it casually, its depth leans more towards special occasions.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • 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

Sleek Suede unfolds with a sumptuous hit of unsweetened cacao, reminiscent of the darkest Dutch cocoa, immediately followed by the piquant warmth of pepper, nutmeg, and clove. As it settles, smoky incense and a robust, earthy patchouli emerge, grounded by an enveloping labdanum and rich woody notes. A subtle tobacco nuance adds a final layer of grown-up complexity.

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