Yves Saint Laurent
Tuxedo
EDP · 2015 · medium weight
Its wardrobe colour
No clear colour under our current rules.
Seasons
spring · fall · winter
Occasions
formal · night · date
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.20
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.30
- floral0.40
- spicy0.50
- woody0.70
- amber0.50
- sweet0.50
- leather0.00
- smoky0.30
- musky0.20
Where it fits.
Signature
Tuxedo is woody and spicy with a clear character, good on most days.
Formal
Tuxedo is polished, woody and floral, so it sits well with a suit.
All-rounder
Tuxedo works in three seasons and many places, the one to grab when unsure.
Winter cold
Tuxedo is warm, amber and sweet, so it lasts in cold air.
Wildcard
Tuxedo is floral, a change of pace from the everyday.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Acqua di Parma
Colonia Essenza
88/100The patchouli in Tuxedo smells less heavy with Colonia Essenza's lemon on top, with rose in both.
Spray Tuxedo first (2 sprays, chest and neck), let it settle a minute, then Colonia Essenza on top (3 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Amouage
Interlude Man
87/100The oud in Interlude Man turns softer under Tuxedo's rose, tied by shared patchouli.
Spray Interlude Man first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Tuxedo on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Initio
Paragon
86/100Tuxedo's rose softens the agarwood in Paragon, and both carry black pepper.
Spray Paragon first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Tuxedo on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).