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Rose · 2021

Rouge Velours

by Yves Saint Laurent

Rating4.2 ★ 560 votes

GenderUnisex

Year2021

Price$$$$Designer

Rose Patchouli Woody

Best for fallNighttime wear

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Collection

In the same corner

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Elle Yves Saint Laurent

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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →

8 notes

topfirst impression

White Tea Pink Pepper

heartthe character

Rose Jasmine Iris

basethe foundation

Patchouli Musk Vetiver

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Rose

Patchouli

Woody

Earthy

White Floral

Floral

Musky

Iris

Warm Spicy

Powdery

Community profile

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Season

spring

26%

summer

12%

fall

33%

winter

29%

Time of day

day

47%

night

53%

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How its notes pair

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Signature pair: Rose and Iris

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In plain words

The main accords of Rouge Velours are rose and patchouli. It opens with White Tea and Pink Pepper, reveals Rose and Jasmine at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Musk. People reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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