Sleek Suede
“Sleek Suede by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a warm spicy, woody composition with a cacao undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2017 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, Sleek Suede is a unisex fragrance that marries the warmth of spices with rich woody notes. The composition opens with cacao pod and incense, creating an immediate sense of depth and complexity. This is followed by nutmeg, pepper, and cloves, which add a fresh spicy dimension before settling into a base of oud, patchouli, vanilla, tobacco, and labdanum. These elements create a warm, balsamic aroma that feels both sophisticated and intimate.
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Application Tips
Apply Sleek Suede sparingly — its base notes develop slowly over time. A light spritz on pulse points allows the woody warmth to build gradually throughout the day. It’s best suited for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves and lingers close to your skin.
Mathilde Bijaoui
Founding perfumer · 73 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The hushed tones of an upscale leather goods shop where the scent of cacao, incense, and warm spices interplay with the rich aroma of tobacco and oud.
Fig. 01 — Sleek Suede, Yves Saint Laurent
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