A trip to Oran, 1936. The birthplace of Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent. This is where it all began, in a lively port city that he later described as “a cosmopolitan city […] that glitters in a patchwork of a thousand colors under the tranquil North African sun.” It was here that his imagination took flight for the first time. Within the walls of his parents’ home, the future couturier designed his first creations for his mother and sisters, built a miniature theater where he staged plays, and crafted paper dolls complete with their entire wardrobes. It was a world imbued with the unique charm and warmth of North Africa—a tapestry of scents and sensations that would remain etched in his memory forever. Ninety years after the birth of Monsieur Saint Laurent, Le Vestiaire des Parfums embarks on a new olfactory journey with the 36 ORAN candle. A tribute to the sun-drenched retreat where the fashion designer’s early life unfolded, shaped by the comforting aromas from the bustling kitchen, while the daily baking ritual filled the air with a deep sense of home and joy. The 36 ORAN fragrance captures this unique olfactory memory in the warm, toasty notes of matlouh, a traditional Algerian durum wheat bread. Yves Saint Laurent’s Proustian madeleine—a tribute to his childhood home. Gourmand sesame and a semolina bread accord evoke those precious family moments with the rich, comforting aroma of freshly ground wheat and sun-baked flour. Precious natural ingredients refine the composition. Bitter-bright and invigorating like the sun over Oran, neroli and petitgrain illuminate the top note, evoking the city’s sparkling energy. A powdery note lends the heart couture elegance, whose aristocratic purity is interrupted by the raw, honey-like intensity of a nougat accord with roasted nuts. A sumptuous blend of creamy sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and invigorating cedar anchors the base with subtle smokiness, warmed by the gentle embrace of white musk. THE OCCASION 36 ORAN transforms any space into a cozy oasis—a sun-drenched retreat filled with sweet nostalgia. Its unique blend transports you straight to the heart of Yves Saint Laurent’s origins and invites you to enjoy a moment of warmth and cherished memories—a perfectly balanced fragrance for an intimate day.

• A tribute to Oran, the birthplace of Yves Saint Laurent and the cradle of his imagination.
• Transforms spaces into a private, sun-drenched retreat.
• A perfectly balanced fragrance for intimate moments and sweet nostalgia.
• Signature accord: Unique notes of matlouh and semolina.
• Gourmand facets: Toasted sesame and freshly ground wheat for a sense of home.

Fragrance notes:

• Woody
• Powdery
• Spicy

Manufacturer info

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty

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YSL 36 Oran: Light the candle and enjoy the comforting fragrance blend of traditional semolina bread, toasted sesame, and sunny neroli. Let the scent transport you to Monsieur Saint Laurent’s sun-drenched childhood and the warm atmosphere of his family home in Oran. Burn time: up to 45 hours.