CardamomOpens with
IncenseHeart
OlibanumDries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
La Collection Nu
The quiet confidence of an evening in a dimly lit room, where fresh citrus and warm spices blend with the subtle smolder of incense.
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La Collection NuPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessPolo Supreme Cashmere · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cardamom, bergamot and incense8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 and crafted by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, La Collection Nu by Yves Saint Laurent is an Oriental Spicy fragrance for women that balances fresh and warm notes to create a complex yet elegant scent. The composition opens with the brightness of bergamot and cardamom before transitioning into a heart of orchid and incense, which adds depth and warmth. The base notes of olibanum provide a smoky, balsamic finish that lingers on the skin.
Apply La Collection Nu to pulse points for a moderate sillage that allows the fragrance to develop over time. The base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, so plan accordingly.
Fig. 01 — La Collection Nu, Yves Saint Laurent
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalLa Collection NuYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Ralph Lauren · 2017Polo Supreme CashmereShares Cardamom, Bergamot and Incense$40–100★ 4.13 (182)45%Match
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 13%.