Eau de Parfum2022
Lavalliere
Annick MénardoThe nose · 109 fragrances · also made Bottled Absolu (2024)Portrait →

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Yves Saint Laurent  ·  Sold as unisex

Lavalliere

A bustling city street at twilight — where the crisp freshness of fig and black currant meets the rich warmth of rose and musk, creating an atmosphere that feels both familiar and new.

4.19739 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fruityrosewoodyaromaticfresh spicyfloral
LavallierePremium · $100–250
54%Similar accords, often for lessOpera · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate25% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak19%
Moderate53%
Long lasting21%
Eternal4%
SillageModerate13% say strong or enormous
Intimate23%
Moderate65%
Strong12%
Enormous1%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex31%
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Feminine67%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Lavalliere by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2022 and crafted by perfumer Annick Ménardo, is a composition that balances the freshness of fruity notes with the depth of woody accords. Opening with fig and black currant, it transitions into a heart of rose, geranium, and jasmine before settling on musky and woody base notes like vetiver and cashmeran. This fragrance offers a modern interpretation of elegance, capturing the essence of contemporary sophistication.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to your pulse points. The fruity top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so a heavier application ensures you can enjoy the evolving floral and woody base throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Lavalliere, Yves Saint Laurent

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03 · The nose

Annick Ménardo

Three decades at Firmenich

Annick Ménardo is a French perfumer who has worked for the fragrance house Firmenich since 1991, building a long career within one of the industry's major laboratories.

109fragrances
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent

More from the house · founded 1961 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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LavalliereThe originalLavalliereYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250
54%MatchRasasiOperaShares 5 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 2.60 (5)
LavalliereLabdanum Brut
Try it layered

With Brioni Labdanum Brut

Adds amber, warm spicy and soft spicy; shares bergamot and vetiver.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

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What people
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4.19/ 5 · 739 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 6%.

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