Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo
Tuxedo is a smoky woody-patchouli Eau de Parfum from Yves Saint Laurent's Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection. Violet leaf, bergamot and coriander brighten the opening before rose, lily of the valley and black pepper sharpen the heart. Ambergris, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla form the dark, polished base.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Violet Leaf Accord, Bergamot Oil, Coriander Seeds Oil
- Heart
- Rose Oil, Lily of the Valley Accord, Black Pepper Oil
- Base
- Ambergris Accord, Patchouli Heart, Vanilla Bourbon
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Perfumer
- Juliette Karagueuzoglou
- Release year
- 2015
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Woody Amber
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Collection
- Le Vestiaire des Parfums
- Scent profile
- Woody, Patchouli, Smoky, Spicy, Amber
- Full bottle size
- 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Violet Leaf Accord, Bergamot Oil, Coriander Seeds Oil
- Middle
- Rose Oil, Lily of the Valley Accord, Black Pepper Oil
- Base
- Ambergris Accord, Patchouli Heart, Vanilla Bourbon
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Woody, Patchouli, Smoky, Spicy, Amber
The profile leans sweeter and more rounded, with vanilla or gourmand facets contributing warmth and richness.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Best for
- Date Night, Evening, Formal, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Sleek, Sophisticated, Polished
Sweeter, richer facets give Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its sleek, sophisticated, polished character suits date night, evening, formal, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo is a woody-amber Eau de Parfum from Le Vestiaire des Parfums, built around violet leaf, bergamot, coriander, rose, black pepper, patchouli, ambergris, and Bourbon vanilla. Violet leaf and bergamot give the opening a cool tailored brightness while coriander adds dry spice. Rose and lily of the valley soften the heart, but black pepper keeps the composition sharp rather than floral. Patchouli becomes the base’s defining material, supported by ambergris for radiance and Bourbon vanilla for restrained warmth. YSL presents Tuxedo as an elegant, sharp patchouli fragrance inspired by the house’s iconic tailoring. It should suit formal occasions, date nights, and polished evening wear. The overall effect is sleek, smoky, earthy, and sophisticated.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty translates the fashion house’s contrast-driven couture identity into fragrance, pairing polished modern presentation with compositions that move between florals, citrus, aromatics, woods, amber, vanilla, leather, spice, and gourmand materials. Current fragrance families include Libre, MYSLF, Y, Black Opium, and the haute-parfumerie Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection. Across the range, familiar materials are pushed through distinctly YSL contrasts: lavender against orange blossom, bright citrus against dark woods, or vanilla against smoke, leather, and spice. The result is a fragrance wardrobe that reflects the house’s longstanding themes of confidence, sensuality, sharp tailoring, and expressive personal style.
Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz.