White TeaOpens with
RoseHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
Rouge Velours
A cozy study filled with the scent of fresh pages and old leather books — where the soft glow of a lamp casts shadows on walls lined with botanical illustrations.
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The story behind the bottle.
Rouge Velours by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2021 and crafted by Carlos Benaïm, is a Chypre Floral fragrance that balances vibrant florals with earthy undertones. The composition opens with white tea and pink pepper, offering an initial burst of freshness that quickly gives way to the heart notes of rose, jasmine, and iris. These floral accords are enveloped in a base of patchouli, vetiver, and musk, creating a rich blend of warmth and depth.
Apply Rouge Velours to pulse points, as it tends to bloom closer to the skin. The floral notes are most pronounced in the first hour, but the musky base will linger for hours, making it ideal for evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Rouge Velours, 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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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 7%.