Cœur

Cœur by Yves Saint Laurent is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with aldehydes and cardamom, moves into lavender and orris butter and dries down to amber, cedarwood, patchouli, myrrh, labdanum and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.

Heart

Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Orris Butter The expensive form of iris. Cold, buttery, faintly carrot and violet.

Dry-down

Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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