Our take
What does Supreme Bouquet smell like?
Yves Saint Laurent released Supreme Bouquet in 2013 in its Collection Orientale, then moved it into Le Vestiaire des Parfums a few years later. Dominique Ropion signed it, the same perfumer behind Carnal Flower for Frédéric Malle. He clearly likes white flowers at full scale. The opening is lively, pricked with pink pepper and brightened by bergamot. Tuberose arrives quickly. It is milky and fleshy, with a faintly camphorous edge that keeps it from turning sugary. Ylang-ylang gives it a sunny, creamy tone with a hint of banana. The base stays restrained. Amber and woods offer a quiet warmth that patchouli shades a little. Musk wraps it all in a skin-like softness. Next to Carnal Flower, Supreme Bouquet is rounder and less green. The house sells it as unisex, and it works well on men who like flowers.
When to wear it
Spring through autumn, for evenings or dinners. Two sprays, since the tuberose quickly fills the space.
It belongs to the Floral family. Supreme Bouquet is one of 47 creations by Yves Saint Laurent in our encyclopedia.
