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Yves Saint Laurent desert — perfume poster

Yves Saint Laurent

desert

2017 · For men · Spicy

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Accord profile

fresh spicy13%aromatic12%fresh12%citrus11%green9%fruity9%amber9%aldehydic9%woody8%musky7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Desert by Yves Saint Laurent, released in 2017, is a woody aromatic masculine fragrance that opens with a bright, effervescent burst of aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, lemon, and mint. This top accord is sharply fresh and spicy, with a citrusy zing and a cool, almost metallic edge from the aldehydes. As it settles, the heart reveals an unexpected fruity-green blend: apple, pineapple, violet leaf, sage, and geranium. The pineapple and apple add a juicy sweetness that is quickly tempered by the herbal, slightly bitter sage and the crisp green of violet leaf and geranium. The base grounds the composition with ambergris, musk, cedar, vetiver, balsam fir, and incense, creating a warm, resinous, and slightly smoky foundation that lingers on the skin. Desert is best suited for collectors who appreciate a fresh-spicy scent with a complex, evolving structure. It works well in spring and summer, and its aromatic profile makes it versatile for daytime wear, whether casual or office-appropriate. Those who enjoy fragrances like YSL's own L'Homme or other woody aromatics with a fruity twist will find this a worthy addition.

中文簡介

Yves Saint Laurent Desert 男士淡香水於2017年推出,屬木質芳香調。前調以醛、佛手柑、生薑、檸檬和薄荷組成,帶來清涼、酸爽而帶辛辣的開場。中調轉為蘋果、菠蘿、紫羅蘭葉、鼠尾草和天竺葵,果香與草綠交織,甜中帶苦,層次豐富。基調以龍涎香、麝香、雪松、香根草、冷杉和乳香收尾,溫暖樹脂感中透出淡淡煙燻,留香持久。整體氣質清新辛辣,適合春夏白天使用,無論休閒或辦公場合皆宜。推薦給喜歡果香點綴的木質芳香調、追求層次變化的收藏家。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
Namedesert
Launched2017
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familySpicy
Notes recorded16
Accords10

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