Yves-Saint-Laurent

Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums)

for women and men

Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums) smells deep and bold with woody and warm spicy accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels best in cooler weather and evening plans.

Jump to notes, performance, or quick answers.

Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums)

Fragrance notes

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

Woody 100%
Warm Spicy 88%
Oud 81%
Amber 58%
Aromatic 57%
Rose 56%
Smoky 55%
Earthy 53%
White Floral 48%
Balsamic 45%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud, and Amber 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 Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud, and Amber 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

Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums)byYves Saint Laurent is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums)was launched in 2017. Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums) was created by Marie Salamagne and Amandine Clerc-Marie. Top notes are Cardamom and Incense; middle notes are Rose and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.Splendid Wood, a creation from 2014 (by Marie Salamagne and Amandine Clerc-Marie), in this version represents African culture which inspired the couturier for his many fashion creations such as woody accessories and dresses. The woody - spicy composition includes cardamom and incense in the top, a floral heart of Sambac jasmine and rose buds and a wooden base with cedar as the dominant note.Yves Saint Laurent dedicated a special collection of perfumes to its famous pieces of clothing. Le Vestiaire des Parfums line premiered in fall 2015 with five editions, followed by the first sub-collection Le Vestiaire des Parfums Collection de Nuit in September 2016 with three new fragrances. In September 2017, a new line within this concept will be available at selected stores worldwide - Le Vestiaire des Parfums Amber Collection - featuring five new perfumes inspired by de designer’s trips, mostly to Morocco.Available as a 75 ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

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

Is Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums) 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
Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
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 Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums), 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 Splendid Wood (Le Vestiaire des Parfums) fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.