Reasons To Choose Yves Saint Lauren Perfumes

Yves Saint Laurent was born in 1936 in the Algerian city Oran and was one of the most important fashion designers of the 20th century that brought a new freedom in women clothing. His fashion career began in Paris where he quickly became collaborator of Christian Dior and his successor in 1957, when he was only 21. Five years later he left Dior fashion house and opened his own. In the middle sixties, he designed the luxury ‘Pret-a-Porter’ women’s clothing line. He continued his success by expanding his business as he started designing children’s clothing, fashion accessories, men’s and women’s fragrances. His career ended in 2002 for which he was awarded the medal Legion of Honor. Yves Saint Laurent died on 1st of June, 2008.

His perfumes are one of the most preferred among men and women. The reasons why you should choose YSL perfumes are many. They are long-lasting, fresh, soft, feminine, masculine, sexy and very attractive. Below we singled out the best selling men’s and women’s Yves Saint Lauren perfumes.

Yves Saint Lauren fragrances for women

• Opium – The most known Yves Saint Lauren perfume for women. The birth of this famous perfume was celebrated in 1977 at Studio 54 in Manhattan. This fragrance shows Yves Saint Laurent’s passion for Orient. Its complex and unique feminine nature is transmitted in a richly nuanced perfume with the scent of mandarin, jasmine, vanilla and grassy notes.The self-confidence is the key to pulling it off with Opium so save it for special dinners and gatherings.
• Elle – Inconsistent and unique, the scent of this perfume is colorful and woody. Top notes are citrus fruit, a hint of Chinese tree and peony. Heart notes are freesia, jasmine, blueberry, while base notes reveal the presence of patchouli, vetiver, hibiscus. Launched in October 2007, this perfume is suitable for evening and romantic encounters.
• Manifesto – This sensual fragrance will surely stir up emotions with its aromatic notes of green leaves, bergamot, jasmine, lily of the valley, black currant, cedar, vanilla sandalwood and tonka bean. The top notes are bergamot and black currant. Heart notes are Sambac jasmine and lily of the valley, while base is a bit woody and a bit oriental and has notes of cedar, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood.

Yves Saint Lauren perfumes for men

• L’Homme – Whether you are looking for a stylish gift or just want to leave an impression with classy scent that will not go unnoticed among the ladies around you, this YSL perfume will always be something that will make your presence memorable. This unique and classy day or evening fragrance is suitable for business meetings, parties etc. Top notes are citron, ginger; middle notes are violet, white pepper and base notes are vetiver, virginia cedar and sandalwood.
• La Nuit De L’Homme is another famous men’s fragrance launched in March 2009, which is full of contrasts and tensions. The top notes are explosive and spicy featuring cardamom. The heart notes are based on sparkling freshness of bergamot, virginia cedar and lavender while base notes consist of vetiver and cumin. It is suitable for every day and evenings as well.