Splendid Wood unisex

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Splendid Wood is an Yves Saint Laurent release from 2014, arriving during the house's period of expanding its fragrance portfolio with niche-leaning compositions that pushed beyond their mainstream signature territory. The fragrance opens with cardamom and incense over a distinctly woody and smoky aromatic structure, immediately signaling its oud-forward intent. The heart settles into a creamy jasmine sambac that provides some softness and skin-like quality against the spice and smoke. Where it counts, though, is the base, where agarwood (oud), cedar, and cypriol oil create a resinous, earthy foundation that drives the composition home. This is a confident amber-woody that doesn't shy away from its aromatic and slightly animalic character. This fragrance works best for those comfortable with woody, incense-heavy compositions and the slightly challenging aspects of oud. It reads as a cooler-weather scent with enough gravitas for evening wear, though it can work year-round depending on your tolerance for its smoky character. If you're drawn to The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist profiles, Splendid Wood will likely appeal to you.

Top: Cardamom, Incense. Heart: Jasmine Sambac. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha.

Yves Saint Laurent Splendid Wood unisex belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.

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