Splendid Wood
“Splendid Wood by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, warm spicy composition with a oud undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2014, Splendid Wood by Yves Saint Laurent is a woody spicy fragrance created by perfumers Marie Salamagne and Amandine Clerc-Marie. The composition begins with incense and cardamom, setting the stage for an aromatic journey that unfolds into oriental woods, jasmine sambac, agarwood (oud), cypriol oil or nagarmotha, and cedar. This scent is neither strictly masculine nor feminine, embodying a sophisticated unisex elegance. The interplay of warm spices and smoky oud creates a rich, enveloping aroma that feels both modern and lasting.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Splendid Wood sparingly — the aromatic top notes fade within an hour but allow the warm spices and smoky oud to linger. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room, making it perfect for quiet moments or intimate settings.
Amandine Clerc Marie
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The intimate space of a well-appointed library where the scent of wood and incense lingers, evoking a sense of calm and refined confidence.
Fig. 01 — Splendid Wood, Yves Saint Laurent
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