Nu Eau de Parfum
This episode explores YSL Nu, a 2001 cult oriental spicy fragrance of bergamot, cardamom, pepper, incense, orchid, jasmine, sandalwood, musk, and vetiver.
#248 · 2026-01-22
Nu Eau de Parfum
About This Fragrance
Nu is a cult oriental spicy fragrance launched in 2001. Associated with the Tom Ford era at Yves Saint Laurent, it pairs a futuristic disc-like bottle with dark incense, pepper, flowers, and woods.
Scent Profile
Bergamot, cardamom, and neroli open the scent with cool spice. Black pepper, incense, wild orchid, and jasmine form a tense heart where heat and floral sensuality push against each other. Sandalwood, musk, vetiver, and frankincense give the base a dark, woody, resinous finish.
Who It's For & When to Wear It
This is for evenings, fashion-forward styling, and people interested in perfume history. It is not a polite fresh scent; it is moody, spicy, smoky, and intentionally distinctive.
