You Desigual by Desigual

You Desigual

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015

At a glance

Is You Desigual worth trying?

You by Desigual is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
citrus, warm spicy, sweet with Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb
citrus warm spicy sweet

The first impression

You by Desigual is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. You was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Violet; middle notes are Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar, Musk and Orange Blossom; base notes are Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
warm spicy 85%
sweet 70%
aromatic 60%
amber 50%
coffee 40%
vanilla 35%
white floral 30%
powdery 25%
woody 20%

The perfumer behind it

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp is a renowned French perfumer and a master at Grasse, best known for co-founding the fragrance house Akro. His style balances rich gourmand notes with elegant floral compositions, often highlighting unexpected contrasts. Representative works include the cocoa-infused Rose Cocoa Aerin and the vibrant, sunlit Tuberose Le Jour Aerin, as well as Akro’s Bake, which captures the scent of a lemon tart. Cresp’s influence is widely felt through his pioneering use of edible accords in fine fragrance.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Violet Violet

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Benzoin Benzoin
Cedar Cedar
Musk Musk
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Praline Praline
Coffee Coffee
Cardamom Cardamom
Jasmine Jasmine

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of You Desigual

Essence

The Alchemist seeks to transmute the ordinary into the extraordinary. You Desigual, with its bold fusion of rhubarb, coffee, and praline, captures this transformative magic. It begins with citrus sparkle, deepens into ambered florals, and finishes with gourmand mystery-a journey of reinvention.

Style & Aesthetic

They embrace eclectic maximalism: think vibrant patterns paired with vintage leather. The fragrance’s juxtaposition of tart bergamot and sweet praline mirrors their love for contrasts that somehow cohere.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the hidden potential of all things. The perfume’s unexpected notes-like coffee amid florals-reflect their knack for finding brilliance in unlikely places. Curiosity is their compass.

Relationships

They draw kindred spirits who crave intensity. Their romances are passionate but layered, much like the scent’s interplay of musk and orange blossom. They challenge others to see beyond surfaces.

Lifestyle

Midnight brainstorming sessions suit them, fueled by espresso and the perfume’s cardamom warmth. They thrive in spaces where rules bend, and the fragrance’s longevity ensures they leave an impression.

Shadow

Their experiments can tip into chaos. The scent’s near-overwhelming richness mirrors their occasional struggle to balance innovation with coherence.

Conclusion

You Desigual is the Alchemist’s elixir-a potion that turns the everyday into art. It invites wearers to revel in the alchemy of self-invention.

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