Rouge Velours
“Rouge Velours by Yves Saint Laurent is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a rose, patchouli composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Rouge Velours by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2021 and crafted by Carlos Benaïm, is a Chypre Floral fragrance that balances vibrant florals with earthy undertones. The composition opens with white tea and pink pepper, offering an initial burst of freshness that quickly gives way to the heart notes of rose, jasmine, and iris. These floral accords are enveloped in a base of patchouli, vetiver, and musk, creating a rich blend of warmth and depth.
Composition & Character
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Rouge Velours to pulse points, as it tends to bloom closer to the skin. The floral notes are most pronounced in the first hour, but the musky base will linger for hours, making it ideal for evening wear.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
A cozy study filled with the scent of fresh pages and old leather books — where the soft glow of a lamp casts shadows on walls lined with botanical illustrations.
Fig. 01 — Rouge Velours, Yves Saint Laurent
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