It contains incense absolute which creates the vibrance; wood and spice notes for sexuality; and a heart of wild orchid and sparkling bergamot top notes that add emotion and freshness. It has also included extracts of Black Orchids in its bathline.

Its creator is none other than Tom Ford, YSL’s creative director whose interpretation of nu (which means naked) is embodied in its strikingly unconventional bottle, packaging and, of course, its smell. “I asked myself, who is this YSL woman? What is her smell like? What is her life like? “She’s a star - enigmatic, seductress, subtle, graceful and sensual. She is intelligent, complex, charismatic, powerful yet mysterious. She has nothing to prove, and she chooses not to reveal all her secrets at once.”Nu defines a new Saint Laurent woman: mysterious, complex and always in control. From the scent itself to the strikingly unconventional bottle, Nu is steeped in designer Tom Ford’s modern vision.

The fragrance reveals its contrasting facets gradually. Incense absolute makes for a vibrant, intriguingly androgynous base; wood and spice notes create layers of intensity and sexuality; a heart of wild orchid and sparkling bergamot top notes add emotion and freshness. It is luxury and femininity with no concessions.

From French couturier Yves Saint Laurent comes Nu, a feminine Oriental fragrance. Brisk citrusy bergamot flavors a wild orchid bouquet. The peppered sandalwood base is enriched with five types of exotic incense. Nu, French for “nude,” is subtle allure, like a silky caress of bare skin. Presented in shades of midnight blue and gun metal-grey, the enigmatic Nu is a modern interpretation of quiet sensuality.

© Perfume Profile by Jan Moran, Fabulous Fragrances II

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