Violet LeafOpens with
RoseHeart
PatchouliDries down to
Juliette KaragueuzoglouThe nose · 75 fragrances · also made Tuxedo (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit in a bustling city street — where the earthy, rich notes of patchouli and vanilla mingle with fresh florals.
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Tuxedo Sharp PatchouliPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessJimmy Choo Man Parfum · Jimmy ChooMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Juliette Karagueuzoglou's Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2025, is a bold and sophisticated composition that balances the earthy depth of patchouli with an unexpected freshness. The opening notes of violet leaf and coriander create a crisp, aromatic foundation before giving way to a heart of rose and lily-of-the-valley, which adds a floral warmth. The base layers of bourbon vanilla and ambergris lend a rich, balsamic finish that is both comforting and enigmatic. This fragrance challenges the notion of traditional patchouli, blending it seamlessly with modern accords for an entirely new experience.
Apply Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli to pulse points for a lasting effect. The ozonic top notes are fleeting but impactful, so ensure you capture the full depth by layering it over a moisturizer or wearing it in cooler temperatures where its warmth can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli, Yves Saint Laurent
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Juliette Karagueuzoglou
A sandalwood palace in Sherwood ForestJuliette Karagueuzoglou is a perfumer whose earliest scent memories include her parents' house and the smell of asphalt after rain, deciding at thirteen to pursue perfumery as a career.
The Tuxedo line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalTuxedo Sharp PatchouliYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Jimmy Choo · 2026Jimmy Choo Man ParfumAll 3 of its listed notes are in this one$40–100★ 4.18 (161)42%Match
Fragrance World · 2024Champion G.O.A.TShares 5 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.07 (27)
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Adds caramel, mossy and sweet; shares bergamot and patchouli.
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A community favourite: loved by 73%, disliked or hated by 4%.