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Yves Saint Laurent

Grain de Poudre

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2019WomenModern
7.9/ 10
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Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy opening of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper into a powdery floral heart of violet leaf and osmanthus.

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How does it perform?

From 141 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% 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.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Powdery
  7. Leathery

What does Grain de Poudre smell like?

The top notes of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper start fresh and spicy. In the heart, clary sage, osmanthus absolute and violet leaf absolute add a floral, green and powdery character. The base of musk, labdanum and suede settles into a leathery, lightly sweet finish.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It has been discontinued.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Coriander seed
    • Bergamot
    • Black pepper
  2. First hours

    • Clary sage
    • Osmanthus absolute
    • Violet leaf absolute
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Labdanum
    • Suede

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Spring
  • 28%
    Autumn
  • 24%
    Summer
  • 15%
    Winter
  • Casual
    25%
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Office
    22%
  • Evening
    14%
  • Nighttime
    13%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026