Place Saint-Sulpice Half

Place Saint-Sulpice Half by Yves Saint Laurent, released in 2017, is a unisex oriental spicy fragrance that leans heavily into amber and leather. The top notes are a dense, resinous opening: tonka bean, labdanum, leather, saffron, lavender, and bergamot. There is no listed heart or base, so the composition reads as a single, seamless arc from the first spray. The main accords confirm the emphasis: amber at 100%, leather at 85%, warm spicy at 67%, vanilla at 66%, aromatic at 58%, and lavender at 57%. Expect a rich, balsamic sweetness cut by saffron's metallic edge and lavender's herbal coolness, all resting on a supple leather foundation. This is not a light fragrance; it wears close but with presence.

Collectors who appreciate vintage-style orientals with a modern, uncluttered structure will find this compelling. It suits those who enjoy amber and leather without excessive sweetness, and the lavender-saffron tension makes it wearable for any gender. Best for evening or cooler months, it could also serve as a signature scent for someone who wants a refined, resinous aura. As a discontinued YSL release, it is a niche curiosity for completists.

Place Saint-Sulpice Half 係 YSL 2017 年推出嘅中性東方辛辣香水，以琥珀同皮革為主軸。前調集合零陵香豆、勞丹脂、皮革、番紅花、薰衣草同佛手柑，冇列出中調同基調，所以香氣由頭到尾一氣呵成。主調比例顯示琥珀佔 100%，皮革 85%，溫暖辛辣 67%，雲呢拿 66%，芳香 58%，薰衣草 57%。聞落係濃郁嘅樹脂甜香，帶番紅花嘅金屬感同薰衣草嘅草本清涼，底層係柔軟嘅皮革。氣質成熟、溫暖、帶復古感，唔會太甜。適合夜晚或秋冬使用，中性得嚟有存在感，鍾意琥珀皮革嘅收藏家會欣賞。