Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Tuxedo Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

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Tuxedo Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a refined patchouli-centered fragrance from the Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection, created as an olfactory interpretation of one of the house's most iconic fashion statements. It combines fresh aromatic spice, floral accents, earthy patchouli and Bourbon vanilla in a polished woody-amber composition.

The opening pairs violet leaf with bergamot and coriander before moving into rose, lily of the valley and the sharp warmth of black pepper. A deeper base of patchouli heart, ambergris accord and Bourbon vanilla gives Tuxedo its smooth, smoky and subtly sweet finish.

A YSL Tuxedo sample or travel-size decant is an ideal way to experience how its contrasting fresh, spicy, earthy and vanilla facets develop on your skin before committing to a full-size bottle.

Fragrance: Tuxedo Eau de Parfum
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Fragrance Style: Chypre / Woody / Spicy / Amber
Release Year: 2015
Perfumer: Juliette Karagueuzoglou
Brand Collection: Le Vestiaire des Parfums
Marketed As: Unisex Fragrance
Available As: Sample and travel-size decants

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Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Violet Leaf Accord
Bergamot Oil
Coriander Seeds Oil

Heart Notes

Rose Oil
Lily of the Valley Accord
Black Pepper Oil

Base Notes

Ambergris Accord
Patchouli Heart
Vanilla Bourbon

What Does YSL Tuxedo Smell Like?

Tuxedo opens with an aromatic freshness from bergamot, violet leaf and coriander. Black pepper quickly adds a sharper spicy edge while rose and lily of the valley soften the transition into the fragrance's darker base.

Patchouli becomes the defining element as the fragrance settles, bringing earthy, woody and slightly smoky depth. Ambergris accord and Bourbon vanilla smooth the composition, adding warmth and restrained sweetness without turning Tuxedo into a conventional vanilla fragrance.

The overall effect is polished and contrasting: fresh against dark, spicy against smooth, and earthy patchouli against a warmer amber-vanilla background.

Performance and Best Occasions

YSL specifically positions Tuxedo as an evening-oriented fragrance, and its patchouli, black pepper, ambergris and vanilla profile naturally suits dinners, date nights, formal occasions and cooler-weather wear.

Its polished woody-spicy character can also work in professional or dressed-up settings when applied conservatively.

Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.

Why Try a YSL Tuxedo Sample?

Tuxedo combines several contrasting elements that are best experienced through a full wearing rather than from the opening alone. The fragrance moves from aromatic bergamot and coriander into pepper, florals, patchouli, ambergris and Bourbon vanilla.

A Tuxedo sample allows you to determine how prominent its patchouli, spice and vanilla facets become on your skin before choosing a larger size.

Available Sizes and Estimated Sprays

3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

Authenticity and Decanting

Each Tuxedo Eau de Parfum decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.

Shipping Information

Orders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.

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Free U.S. shipping is available on qualifying orders over $100.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these authentic Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo samples?

Yes. Each Tuxedo decant is transferred from an authentic original Yves Saint Laurent fragrance bottle.

What does YSL Tuxedo smell like?

Tuxedo is a woody, spicy patchouli fragrance with bergamot, coriander, black pepper, rose, ambergris accord and Bourbon vanilla. Its character is earthy and smoky with a smooth, subtly sweet drydown.

Is YSL Tuxedo sweet?

Tuxedo has some sweetness from Bourbon vanilla, but it is balanced by earthy patchouli, black pepper, coriander and woody facets. It is not primarily a sugary or gourmand fragrance.

Is Tuxedo a patchouli fragrance?

Yes. Patchouli heart is one of Tuxedo's defining materials, and YSL specifically centers the fragrance around its earthy, smoky and woody character.

Is YSL Tuxedo unisex?

Yes. Yves Saint Laurent officially categorizes Tuxedo as a unisex fragrance.

What seasons are best for Tuxedo?

Its patchouli, pepper, ambergris and vanilla profile is particularly well suited to fall, winter and cooler evenings, although it can be worn whenever the style suits your preference.

Is Tuxedo good for evening wear?

Yes. YSL specifically presents Tuxedo as a fragrance suited to memorable evenings, and its darker woody-spicy profile makes it a natural option for dinners, dates and formal occasions.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is a smaller quantity of fragrance transferred from an original full-size bottle into a separate atomizer for sampling, travel or everyday use.

Is YSL Tuxedo diluted?

No. The fragrance is transferred from the original bottle without intentional dilution, reformulation or alteration.

Is the original Yves Saint Laurent bottle included?

No. This listing is for an independently prepared Tuxedo sample or travel-size decant. The original Yves Saint Laurent retail bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included.

Is YSL Tuxedo suitable for travel?

Yes. A smaller Tuxedo travel spray provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without bringing the full-size retail bottle.

Independent Retailer Disclaimer

Bluegrass Fragrance Company is an independent fragrance decanting business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by Yves Saint Laurent or its trademark owners.

Brand names and trademarks are used solely to identify the authentic fragrance being offered. The original fragrance is independently transferred and repackaged by Bluegrass Fragrance Company.

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Fragrance Care & Warm-Weather Delivery

Fragrance—whether in a decant, travel spray, or full bottle—is best experienced and stored at room temperature.

If your fragrance arrives warm:

Bring the package inside as soon as possible.
Allow the fragrance to return to room temperature for several hours, or overnight, before spraying.
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Do not refrigerate or freeze it.

A fragrance exposed to warm transit conditions may smell slightly different while it is still warm. Once it has cooled and rested, it should smell and perform as intended. For the vast majority of shipments, temporary warmth during delivery is not a cause for concern.

Every fragrance is carefully inspected and packaged before shipment.