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Yves Saint Laurent

Only Love

2017 · For men · Spicy

Only Love by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2017, a spicy fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh. Key notes: Apple, Violet Leaf and Pineapple.

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Dominant accordsfresh spicy, aromatic, fresh
Key notesApple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage
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Accord profile

fresh spicy13%aromatic12%fresh12%citrus11%green9%fruity9%amber9%aldehydic9%woody8%musky7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Only Love by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2017, is a Woody Aromatic masculine scent that opens with a sharp, effervescent blend of aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, lemon, and mint. This top accord is intensely fresh and spicy, with a citrus bite that feels both classic and modern. As it settles, the heart reveals an unexpected fruity-floral twist: crisp apple and pineapple mingle with violet leaf, sage, and geranium, adding a green, aromatic depth that keeps the composition lively. The base grounds the fragrance with a warm, resinous mix of ambergris, musk, cedar, vetiver, balsam fir, and incense, leaving a smooth, woody trail with a subtle smoky facet.

Collectors who appreciate fresh, spicy masculines with a green edge will find Only Love a versatile daily wear, especially for spring and summer. Its balance of citrus, aromatics, and soft woods makes it suitable for casual and office settings, while the incense and balsam add enough depth for evening. Those who enjoy scents like YSL's own L'Homme or other aromatic fougères will likely appreciate this discontinued gem.

中文簡介

Yves Saint Laurent Only Love 男士香水於2017年推出,屬木質芳香調。前調以醛、佛手柑、生薑、檸檬和薄荷展開,帶來清爽辛辣的柑橘氣息。中調加入蘋果、菠蘿、紫羅蘭葉、鼠尾草和天竺葵,呈現綠意與果香的平衡。基調則以龍涎香、麝香、雪松、香根草、冷杉和乳香收尾,散發溫暖木質與微煙燻感。整體氣質清新而穩重,適合日常、辦公室或春夏使用,尤其適合喜歡辛辣芳香調的男士。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameOnly Love
Launched2017
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familySpicy
Notes recorded16
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Only Love?

Only Love by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon and Mint; heart notes are Apple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage and Geranium; base notes are Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, Balsam Fir and Incense.

What accords does Only Love have?

The dominant accords recorded for Only Love are fresh spicy (100.0%); aromatic (98.6%); fresh (94.6%); citrus (88.9%); green (74.1%).

When was Only Love launched?

Only Love by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2017.

What does Only Love smell like?

Only Love is recorded as a spicy fragrance, centred on Apple, Violet Leaf and Pineapple.

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