Yves Saint Laurent 2015 EDP

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Tuxedo

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou

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Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou. Tuxedo opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Yves Saint Laurent's Tuxedo carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive yet adored, Tuxedo by YSL is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a sophisticated, spicy marvel; for others, it's a weak, overpriced miss. Sample before you commit to this hyped scent.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Tuxedo 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, spicy, and subtly sweet profile, alongside its often-reported moderate projection and longevity (though this varies wildly), makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. While some wear it casually, its refined nature leans away from everyday office or sport use, where it might feel a bit too 'dressed up'.

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 from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Tuxedo opens with a fleeting burst of fresh bergamot and herbaceous violet leaf, quickly ushering in a heart of peppery rose, adding a subtle floral spiciness. The true character emerges in the dry down: a luxurious blend of deep patchouli, sweet bourbon vanilla, and a hint of warm, subtle ambergris. It's an oriental-leaning chypre, smooth and complex.

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