Yves Saint Laurent 1999 EDT

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Vice Versa

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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Yves Saint Laurent Vice Versa is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1999, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Vice Versa opens with Tomato, Blueberry, Mandarin, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Iris. Yves Saint Laurent's Vice Versa carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A legendary YSL release, Vice Versa is a divisive but much-loved fruity floral that broke the mould. If you can get your hands on it, prepare for a fresh, unique ride, but be warned: some found its avant-garde tomato note utterly off-putting.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Feminine
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Bright
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Vice Versa Eau de Toilette 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and quite strong profile makes it a versatile choice for casual outings, dates, and even sports where a vibrant scent is welcome. However, the prominent sillage and distinctiveness might be a bit much for formal settings, and its strength leans it more towards personal enjoyment in the office rather than blending in.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

An unusual but captivating opening of fresh tomato, juicy raspberry, and tart blueberry gives way to a vibrant heart of sweet peach, delicate jasmine, and creamy tuberose. Hints of melon and orange blossom add a lush, dewy quality, all grounded by a soft, warm base of musk, amber, and a touch of vanilla and cedar. It's an airy, garden-fresh scent with a surprisingly robust character.

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