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Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 16 October 2015 16 Comments

Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums

Yves Saint Laurent will launch Le Vestiaire des Parfums later this month. The collection of five fragrances represents an 'olfactory reinterpretation' of cult pieces from the Yves Saint Laurent wardrobe: Tuxedo, Caban (pea coat), Saharienne, Trench and Caftan.

Tuxedo ~ with patchouli and spices. ["A bold masculine look transformed into a feminine staple by Yves Saint Laurent, the tuxedo is an expression of impertinent seduction. TUXEDO blends the matte texture of smoked patchouli with ambergris accord to express a magnetic and dark sex appeal. The sharp black pepper enhanced with the freshness of cardamom mirrors the satin stripe that runs along the seam of the trousers and the lapels of the jacket. With a refined sense of detail, the gleaming effect of the spices electrifies and highlights the sophistication of the garment." Additional notes include green accord.]

Saharienne ~ (presumably a reissue of the 2011 edition) with orange blossom, wild herbs and white musk. ["Designed for those Men and Women who share a common thirst for adventure, the safari jacket has remained an expression of untamable liberty. SAHARIENNE awakens the senses with powerful orange blossom, contrasted with the delicate wild grass tones of rosemary and thyme. The creamy musks gracefully wrap a soft aura around the intense and animalistic neroli. Sensations intertwine and uncover infinite deserts, creating a hazy seduction that is bound to be carried by every wind."]

Trench ~ with citrus, cedar and iris. ["The trench coat travels through time without ever altering its original qualities. TRENCH embodies the piece's iconic elegance, provoking a discreetly sophisticated attitude and conveying a sense of relaxed authority. Dry cedarwood and white musks create a solid and comforting base while hints of bergamot and tangerine sparkle on top like drops of rain. Elegant iris belts the fragrance with its structured and refined silhouette, affirming a strong yet understated presence."]

Caban ~ with pink pepper, rose and tonka bean. ["Bringing together the charm of raw wool and the warm softness of an enveloping garment, CABAN is the expression of sophisticated authenticity. Familiar accents of caramel, hay, and praline recall heartwarming memories while indulgent vanilla and tonka bean notes create a delightful sensation of comfort. The ensemble is completed with illuminating sparks of pink pepper for a textured presence that becomes increasingly sophisticated as it rests upon the skin." Additional notes include sandalwood.]

Caftan ~ with incense, benzoin and musk. ["Inspired by the vibrancy of Moroccan culture, CAFTAN calls upon all the bursting and colorful fabrics of the East. The shimmering amber deploys deep sensual promises that mirror the exuberance and warmth of ochre and sandy shades. A floating veil of incense embroidered with vanilla lightly drapes the skin in the same way that the fluidity of the caftan caresses the body."]

Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums Tuxedo, Caban, Saharienne, Trench and Caftan will be available in 125 ml Eau de Parfum, €240.

(via lofficielmode, ladepeche.fr, esquire.com.cn)

Update: longer descriptions above in brackets are via Bergdorf Goodman, where the fragrances are $250 each.

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  1. dpastuck says:
    16 October 2015 at 12:49 pm

    This is very exciting!!

    I assume Hedi Slimane is responsible for this, as he also introduced the prive fragrances at Dior when he was there. And he blatantly denied that he had anything to do with the latest opium fragrance. If these are half as good as the fragrances he released while at Dior we’re in for a treat :)

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    • Robin says:
      16 October 2015 at 2:24 pm

      Well, you are more hopeful than I am — it’s been an awfully long time since YSL has made a fragrance worth anywhere near that price, and Saharienne, certainly not! But I am prepared to eat my words :-)

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    • leechiyong says:
      16 October 2015 at 3:19 pm

      I’m such a fan of Slimane too. Hope there’s a coffret set released of these.

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  2. Coumarin says:
    16 October 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Most of these sound fantastic (especially Trench) but more than a bit shy due to the cost.

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    • Robin says:
      16 October 2015 at 2:25 pm

      Trench & Caftan sound especially good. I’m WAY more than a bit shy though.

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      • bookwyrmsmith says:
        17 October 2015 at 2:26 am

        Ugh perfume name recycling! (Tuxedo was a Ralph Lauren perfume if memory serves) . And I can hardly believe that YSL got their hands on the name ” Trench “before Burberry. What is this world coming to?

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  3. Nick says:
    16 October 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Oh, multiple launches of exclusive minimalistic fragrances. I am a bit wary of these…

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    • Robin says:
      16 October 2015 at 2:25 pm

      YEP, and double yep.

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  4. Rebecca Amer says:
    16 October 2015 at 3:54 pm

    Caftan is the one that piques my interest.

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  5. apsara says:
    16 October 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Caftan sounds wonderful… but that’s a lot of clams.

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    • LisaInDenver says:
      16 October 2015 at 5:31 pm

      Yep, Caftan had me just about to hop off to Basenotes and Fragrantica to add it to my wish lists, until I saw the price. For US$272, there are other fragrances I’d choose first.

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  6. Querelle 3 says:
    16 October 2015 at 4:43 pm

    I’ll turn my heart into stone and stop caring for all new releases. There’s no point anymore.. With those unjustifiable prices it’s getting way beyond my reach. I’ll settle in a couple “worthy their price” perfumes a year and the rest I’ll leave it all to Lady Luck.
    I saw a new perfume the other day, sorry cannot recall which one, which comes in a cashmere pouch and as you can imagine the price was ridiculously offensive. 300€.. For an effing cashmere pouch. Dear God..

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    • Nick says:
      16 October 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Seeing these cookie-cutter minimalism, exclusivity, and editions just leaves me cold. Don’t get me wrong: they could be good perfumers, but I want to see something like a bang of the bygone era.

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    • AnnS says:
      17 October 2015 at 9:46 am

      It is disheartening to me – 10 years ago you could get a very fine fragrance for $70-$100. Now that price category is turning to trash (hello, Chanel!), and what used to pass as a great fragrance is working it’s way into this ridiculous prestige category of $200++. Very disheartening for sure. Esp. b/c these prestige frags are usually just a pig in a dress.

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      • stinker_kit says:
        17 October 2015 at 10:50 am

        Do not be disheartened! Remember what most of us love and cannot live without is still under 200 clams a bottle and most is less then that! I beg you to remember that most bottles from independent perfumers are between 50 and 150 still and these are by far the most interesting fragrances with the largest percentage of natural oils out there! Be of good cheer!

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  7. TheNoseKnows says:
    18 October 2015 at 2:53 am

    ACK! Add another set of Prestige scents to my DESIRE List along with the TF Private Blends, Chanel Les Exclusifs and the Dior’s, Herrera’s, Armani’s and Countless others! :-D Those Bottles are Sublime and Elegantly Gorgeous and I hope they make a Stateside showing… I Love all these Niche lines like this!

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