Yves-Saint-Laurent

Splendid Wood

for women and men

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Splendid Wood

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 65%
Oud 61%
Amber 53%
Smoky 51%
Aromatic 44%

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 WoodbyYves Saint Laurentis a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.Splendid Woodwas launched in 2014. Splendid Wood was created by Marie Salamagne and Amandine Clerc-Marie. Top notes are Incense and Cardamom; middle notes are Oriental Woodsy notes and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar.Yves Saint Laurent Amber Collection has received the fourth fragrance inspired by wood. That is the edition called Splendid Wood based on precious woody notes created in oriental style. Precious ingredients for this fragrance to fill the luxurious glass flacon decorated with gold colors were selected by perfumers Marie Salamagne and Amandine Marie.The woody composition in which the main role is played by several types of wood from the Middle East along with oud and cedar is spiced with cardamom and thyme. Gentle and elegant sambac jasmine petals provide a fine layer which cools the woody-spicy character, accompanied with cypriol bestowing characteristic woody-earthy shades. After Majestic Rose, Noble Leather and Supreme Bouquet introduced last year, the new fragrance of the Amber Collection can be expected on the market in March 2014.Flacon of the new perfume Splendid Wood repeats form and design of previous editions of the Amber collection and will be available as 80ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

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

Is Splendid Wood 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.