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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Young Sexy Lovely Spring Summer Collection 2008
The vibrant energy of a summer evening — where the crisp notes of black currant and mandarin orange mix with the soft, floral charm of magnolia and cherry.
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Young Sexy Lovely Spring Summer Collection 2008Premium · $100–250
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by perfumer Michel Hy, Young Sexy Lovely Spring Summer Collection 2008 is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women that captures the essence of youthful exuberance. The composition opens with a burst of black currant, pear, and mandarin orange, creating an invigorating yet sweet bouquet. This gives way to a heart of magnolia and cherry, adding layers of floral charm and ripe fruitiness. A warm base of amber, cedar, and musk rounds out the scent, providing a powdery warmth that lingers softly.
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a balanced effect. The citrus and fruity top notes are bright but fleeting, while the powdery base will keep you feeling warm and inviting throughout the evening.
Fig. 01 — Young Sexy Lovely Spring Summer Collection 2008, Yves Saint Laurent
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Michel Hy
Michel Hy is a perfumer credited with contributing to the creation of Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche (1970), though some fragrance historians note uncertainty about the precise nature of his role.
The Young Sexy Lovely line
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 14%.