Collection: Yves Saint Laurent Perfume Samples & Decants

Tuxedo or Caftan: two evening suits from the same wardrobe

Both belong to the house's Vestiaire des Parfums line, both are built for the dark hours, and they feel completely different on skin. Tuxedo is a spicy patchouli with a salty, ambergris glow. Caftan is softer, all amber, incense and vanilla. Decide by wearing a 3 ml Yves Saint Laurent decant of each on consecutive evenings. Decant Sample lists 38 Yves Saint Laurent references, split across masculine, feminine and shared scents.

The familiar faces and the hidden ones

Libre is here, with its lavender and orange blossom contrast, and so is Y Elixir, the richest version of the Y line for men. Then come the wardrobe names, Caban with its amber and benzoin warmth, Trench and the rest of the line, which many perfume counters simply do not stock. A 2 ml Yves Saint Laurent sample of each is the simplest way to walk the whole rail.

Sizes that match how you wear it

For a mainstream scent you already like, go straight to 10 or 20 ml. For the Vestiaire line, start at 2 or 3 ml, then take the winner to 5 ml for a season. Every vial is hand-filled from the original Yves Saint Laurent perfume bottle, and standard shipping throughout Europe is €4.95, and free from €59.

Yves Saint Laurent decants: frequently asked questions

Which Yves Saint Laurent decant suits a first order?

Libre if you want a confident feminine scent with a lavender twist, Y Elixir for a strong masculine, Caban for something unisex and warm. All three in 2 ml make a balanced first set and show three sides of the house.

Is Tuxedo wearable during the day?

Yes, with one spray. Tuxedo is a spicy patchouli with real presence, so it can feel heavy in a warm office. Many customers keep a 5 ml vial for evenings and use Caban or Trench in the daytime. Test it at both times before choosing a size.

Where do your Yves Saint Laurent samples ship from?

From France, where each vial is filled by hand from an original bottle and labelled before packing. We deliver to every European country and to many destinations beyond, and European standard shipping is €4.95, free from €59, so a lone 2 ml vial pays €4.95 while a few vials together ship free.