Ysatis

Ysatis by Givenchy is a feminine-leaning eau de toilette from 1984 in the designer price tier. It opens with aldehydes, mandarin and coconut, moves into tuberose, rose, jasmine and iris and dries down to sandalwood, vanilla, amber and civet. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Coconut Creamy and tropical. Suncream in the best possible way.

Heart

Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Civet Sharp, faecal and intense on its own. In trace amounts it makes florals glow.

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