REVIEW: YVES SAINT LAURENT LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS – LAVALLIÈRE

Yves Saint Laurent has just unveiled a new addition to their Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection Lavalliere. The collection for incorporating elements of the famous designer’s illustrious career into fragrance names and styles.

The Info:

The ‘lavalliere’, the French word for ‘bow’, was an accessory that frequented many Yves Saint Laurent catwalks. Taking its name from the Duchess of La Valliere, but originally inspired by a typically masc In Lavalliere Eau de Parfum, the silky texture of the bow is evoked in the creamy, delicate notes of fig. The floral green scent is completed by juicy blackcurrant and romantic, radiant rose, encapsulating elements that are both masculine and feminine to make for a beguiling unisex fragrance. Just like a lavalliere, this scent is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit, leaving you at your most confident. Ultimate accessory, the bow is by its very nature gender-fluid.

This is what the YSL lavalliere looks like in case you were wondering

Inspired by the emblematic creations of Monsieur Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s Le Vestiaire des Parfums Signature Collection is a collection of fragrances that each interpret a centrepiece of the couturier’s wardrobe. Sleek and structured tailoring meets delicately sheer fabrics to inspire these scents that truly encapsulate the disruptive yet timelessly elegant YSL style and spirit.

This is a list of the full collection so really something for everyone:

Tuxedo Eau de Parfum: Spicy and Ambery, with Spices and Patchouli.
Blouse Eau de Parfum: Floral and Green, with Rose and Angelica.
Caban Eau de Parfum: Woody & Spicy, with Pink Pepper and Tonka Bean.
Caftan Eau de Parfum: Sweet & Spicy, with Incense and Benzoin.
Saharienne Eau de Parfum: Citrus & Woody, with Neroli and White Musks.
Trench Eau de Parfum: Spicy and Leathery, Iris and Citruses.
Grain de Poudre Eau de Parfum: Woody & Leathery, with Violet and Sage.
Capeline Eau de Parfum: Floral and Spicy, with Lily and Vanilla.
Jumpsuit Eau de Parfum: Citrus & Floral, with Magnolia and Bergamot Oil.
Rouge Velours Eau de Parfum: Floral and Ambery, with Rose and Patchouli.
Babycat Eau de Parfum: Woody and Ambery, with Suede Accord and Vanilla
Lavalliere Eau de Parfum: Floral and Ambery with Fig Accord and Blackcurrent

The Packaging: Sleek, Stylish and Timeless is what I think when look at the bottle and very much on brand with the YSL brand. The Le Vestiaire des Parfums Signature Collection demonstrates its decadent refinement in an architectural bottle of sheer, square-cut glass. The ornamental jewel cap mirrors the “grain de poudre” texture of Monsieur Saint Laurent’s beloved tuxedo fabric. The design of the bottle is just simple and classic with no complicated designs. Also to highlight something that is very unique is the cap is actually magnetic and locks back in when you place it above the bottle. The pink liquid is just gorgeous and as you know I am a sucker for anything pink.

The Scent:

Top Notes: blackcurrant, fig accord, bergamot

Heart Notes: geranium essence, rose, jasmine absolute

Base Notes: vetiver essence, cashmeran, musk

Although it does state that it is unisex I lean more towards a more feminine scent.

Definitely a Green Floral. I get a strong scent of rose, bergamot and blackcurrant. Although grapefruit is not one of the official notes I seem to get a strong dose of grapefruit.