Yves-Saint-Laurent

Magnificent Blossom

for women and men

Magnificent Blossom smells deep and bold with white floral and citrus accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Magnificent Blossom

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

White Floral 100%
Citrus 71%
Woody 70%
Yellow Floral 58%
Sweet 55%
Warm Spicy 51%
Patchouli 49%
Aromatic 45%
Balsamic 44%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Citrus, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With White Floral, Citrus, Woody, and Yellow Floral among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With White Floral, Citrus, Woody, and Yellow Floral among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Magnificent Blossom by Yves Saint Laurent is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men.Magnificent Blossomwas launched in 2015. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Saffron; base notes are Amyris and Patchouli.The Amber Collection by Yves Saint Laurent in May 2015 received another edition, MAGNIFICENT BLOSSOM which joins fragrances Majestic Rose, Noble Leather, Splendid Wood and Supreme Bouquet, created to convey the wealth and opulence of the East. The new fragrance abounds in intoxicating floral aromas illuminated by citruses, while characteristic charm and elegance is enhanced by chypre shades.The composition of Magificent Blossom opens with a sparkling union of bergamot and mandarin, above flowers of ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and orange blossom. The floral notes are surrounded by spicy flavors of saffron, resting on patchouli and amyris wood.Fragrance Magnificent Blossom is available as 80 ml Eau de Parfum in the same shape as other editions of the Amber Collection by YSL.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Magnificent Blossom office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Magnificent Blossom, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Magnificent Blossom fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.