24 Rue de L'Université
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
Votes lean masculine
237 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves Saint Laurent 24 Rue de L'Université opens on cypriol and frankincense and deepens into suede and cedarwood, a smoky, resinous unisex scent.
Skunky's take: The spicy side leads and gives it real character.
How does it perform?
From 216 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
- Resinous
- Smoky
- Leathery
What does 24 Rue de L'Université smell like?
The spicy, woody character is clear from the start: cypriol and frankincense give a dry, resinous opening, suede adds a soft leathery note in the heart, and cedarwood builds the woody frame. Sandalwood leaves a creamy warmth in the base, with oriental and smoky shades gathered around it.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear also have a place. It leans masculine but reads as a unisex scent.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cypriol
- Frankincense
First hours
- Suede
- Cedarwood
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 29%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 11%Summer
- Evening24%
- Casual20%
- Nighttime20%
- Office18%
- Daytime17%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026





