Grain de Poudre
“Grain de Poudre by Yves Saint Laurent is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a musky, ozonic composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for spring wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2019 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by perfumer Quentin Bisch, Grain de Poudre is a unisex fragrance that balances the crispness of fresh spices with the subtle warmth of suede and musk. The composition opens with black pepper and coriander, creating an initial sharpness that gives way to violet leaves and sage. These herbal notes lend a natural freshness to the scent, which eventually settles into a powdery and leather base. Grain de Poudre captures the essence of modern elegance, blending contemporary ozonic and aquatic accords with traditional musky and leathery tones.
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Application Tips
Grain de Poudre is best applied in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold gradually. The fresh spicy top notes are fleeting, so one or two sprays will ensure that the powdery and leather base notes carry through the day without overpowering.
Quentin Bisch
Founding perfumer · 183 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp morning air in a city park — where the scent of sage and violet leaves blends with the subtle musk of suede, evoking a sense of refined simplicity.
Fig. 01 — Grain de Poudre, Yves Saint Laurent
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