Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent is one of the most iconic French luxury fashion houses, founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in Paris in 1961. Their fragrance legacy spans extraordinary milestones — Opium (1977) caused a cultural sensation, Rive Gauche defined a generation, and Black Opium (2014) became one of the bestselling fragrances of the 21st century. Libre, Y, and Mon Paris complete a remarkable modern portfolio.

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Yves Saint Laurent — Common Questions

What is YSL's most famous fragrance?

Black Opium (2014) is YSL's modern icon — a bold, dark coffee-vanilla-white floral that became one of the decade's most talked-about fragrances. Libre, Mon Paris, and Y are also major global bestsellers.

Is Yves Saint Laurent a luxury brand?

Yes — Yves Saint Laurent is a prestigious French luxury fashion house founded in Paris in 1961, now owned by the Kering group. Their fragrances reflect the brand's bold, avant-garde spirit and legendary Parisian heritage.

Are YSL fragrances long-lasting?

Yes — YSL EDP formulations are consistently praised for their longevity. Black Opium, Libre, and Y EDP all deliver 8 to 12 hours of strong, consistent performance on skin and fabric.