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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
6 place Saint Sulpice
The plush leather seats in an old bookstore, where warm amber and vanilla notes interweave with the earthy scent of aged pages.
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6 place Saint SulpicePremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessPolo Supreme Leather · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares tonka bean, leather and saffron8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017, 6 place Saint Sulpice by Yves Saint Laurent is an Oriental Spicy fragrance created by perfumer Carlos Benaïm. The composition opens with a blend of aromatic and lavender notes that create a crisp, clean freshness before transitioning into the heart of warm spices and leather. This contrast between the initial brightness and the rich, enveloping base of amber, vanilla, and animalic accords is what makes 6 place Saint Sulpice distinctive. It captures the essence of Parisian elegance with its intricate balance of modernity and tradition.
Apply this fragrance lightly — the aromatic top notes are fleeting but set off the rich base beautifully. Allow it to develop on skin for about half an hour before reapplying if needed. It's best suited for evenings when you want a subtle yet sophisticated presence.
Fig. 01 — 6 place Saint Sulpice, Yves Saint Laurent
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos 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.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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A community favourite: loved by 66%, disliked or hated by 4%.