Yves Saint LaurentYSL Le Vestiaire Des Parfums Capeline EDP

THE OLFACTION: Throughout his career, Yves Saint Laurent would play on the capelines paradox: a nonchalant way of going incognito that is also the most spectacular of accessories. To capture its alluring silhouette, the VP perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou has chosen the majestic lily, whose name in French forms the anagram of Yves Saint Laurents initials. YSL. LYS. The couturiers emblem, even in his absence, every one of his houses was filled with sprigs of pure white Casablanca lilies.

Since the essence of this headiest of flowers cannot be extracted, Juliette Karagueuzoglou says she has drawn from her memories of summers by the sea to compose a delicate, immaculately white lily that grows on dunes in the beach grass. The freshness of its silky petals is brought out by a lick of salty spray. But as it unfolds its petals, this pure beauty reveals an enigmatic current of hidden sensuality. Vanilla absolute, warm and creamy with the merest touch of leather, colors the mysterious flower with a darker patina. A sophisticated match between the couture elegance of Yves Saint Laurents lucky-charm lily and the sensual nonchalance of black pod. Heady and head-turning.

THE INSPIRATION:

• It is an iconic, yet touchingly intimate picture. Taken on January 29th, 1962, it shows the straight, slender figure of Yves Saint Laurent as he peers into a room from the wings. In a moment, his fledgling couture house will premiere its first collection. The very epitome of Parisian elegance stands in the foreground: a model in a white cocktail dress whose face is hidden by a spectacular capeline.
• Worn for centuries as a protection against the sun, the wide-brimmed hat sailed from catwalks and garden parties to the glamorous haunts of chic Bohemians in the 1960s.
• Another no less iconic image of 1968 captures the hats roguish chic as it crowns the statuesque model Veruschka, her safari jacket provocatively unlaced, a rifle slung across her shoulders, deep in the heart of the African savannah.
• The capeline, a wide-brimmed hat often associated with elegance and drama, holds a special place within the Yves Saint Laurent's legacy. More than just an accessory, it represents a key element of the YSL style, embodying the brand's unique blend of sophistication and a bohemian touch.
• The very silhouette of the capeline exudes an undeniable allure, whispering of boldness and confidence. Its generously wide brim casts a veil of mystery, partially obscuring the face and igniting a spark of intrigue. This captivating blend of concealment and revelation embodies the very spirit of YSL. A delicate equilibrium between refined sophistication and an irresistible, magnetic allure.

The Notes:

• Top Note: MANDARIN ESSENCE - BERGAMOT ESSENCE - PINK BERRIES
• Heart Note: FLOWER ACCORD - NEROLI - YLANG YLANG
• Base Note: VETIVER - VANILLA - MUSK

Product Ingredients: 875187 12 - ALCOHOL PARFUM / FRAGRANCE AQUA / WATER / EAU BENZYL SALICYLATE BENZYL ALCOHOL LINALOOL LIMONENE ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE GERANIOL COUMARIN METHYL ANTHRANILATE HYDROXYCITRONELLAL ISOEUGENOL CITRONELLOL EUGENOL CITRAL BENZYL BENZOATE FARNESOL CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2 CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 CI 42090 / BLUE 1 CI 14700 / RED 4 CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 (F.I.L. N70027940/1). Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.