Yves Saint LaurentMuse Eau de Parfum

To draw the silhouette of his ideal, trace the iconic pieces his muses inspired, the couturier dipped his pen in the darkest of inks. Thousands of sketches embody the essence of the couturier’s aesthetics in fluid black lines. The ink blends all of his unforgettable muses, as captured through Yves Saint Laurent’s vision.

The olfaction:

To capture the essence of his muses, Yves Saint Laurent turned to ink. Thousands of sketches flowed from his hand, each fluid stroke revealing the inspiring silhouettes of his ideal. In those bold, black lines, he translated inspiration into tangible form, immortalising the essence of his muses and all the creativity he drew from them.

Ink is the enigmatic accord chosen for Le Vestiaire des Parfums’s new fragrance: Muse. A strikingly streamlined composition crafted by Principal Perfumer Marie Salamagne: "The ink reveals enigmatic woody notes, intimate and elegant smoky facets. It veils the skin in subtle, dark, metallic tones, slightly iris-y, earthy. For me, the ink takes on the colours of creativity and mystery. It stimulates the imagination."

The dusky note is etched onto a precious ingredient, Marie Salamagne compares both to paper and skin, for its softness. Carnal and supple, iris concrete offers powdery, buttery, woody and leather facets for a perfect blend. Empowered by a sensual Bourbon vanilla absolute pod – another sublime material crafted for YSL - the result is what Marie Salamagne calls "a skin scent that explodes." A fragrant tattoo with an impressive trail, as distinctive and memorable as YSL’s fascinating muses.

Fragrance family: Woody Ambery.

• Top notes: Incense, Lavender Ourika, Clary Sage Heart
• Heart notes: Ink accord, Ambrette Absolute
• Base notes: Vanilla Bourbon Absolute, Iris Concrete and Ambery Woods Accord

The inspiration:

Elegant. Empowered. Androgynous. Yves Saint Laurent’s muses were like no other.

Inspiring silhouettes – artists, models, actors, friends and loved ones, starting with his mother – who embodied the couturier’s style, spirit and ideal. At the heart of every Yves Saint Laurent creation lies the inspiration he drew from his muses.

Their unique energy ignited Mr. Saint Laurent’s imagination and shaped his designs. More than just inspirations, they were the living embodiment of his vision. A vision that liberated the silhouette, redefined beauty, and ultimately, transformed an era.

His muses were the epitome of the YSL style. They exuded a nonchalant elegance, a sense of effortless sophistication. They were often seen in simple yet impeccably tailored pieces, effortlessly donning tuxedos, embodying a chic silhouette. They were also the embodiment of the YSL spirit. They moved through the world with a captivating blend of purpose and individuality. They exuded an effortless confidence that defied convention by embracing androgyny, bold style choices.