Estee Lauder Youth-Dew 67ml Eau de Parfum Spray for Her

Youth-Dew by Estée Lauder is an Oriental Spicy fragrance for women, launched in 1953 and created by legendary perfumer Josephine Catapano. Often regarded as one of the most influential fragrances in perfume history, Youth-Dew revolutionised women's fragrances with its rich oriental character and bold sensuality.

Luxurious, warm, and deeply sophisticated, Youth-Dew is renowned for its opulent blend of spices, florals, resins, and woods. Richly feminine and unmistakably vintage, it remains a timeless classic that continues to captivate fragrance lovers more than seventy years after its debut.

The fragrance opens with a vibrant blend of peach, spices, bergamot, orange, aldehydes, lavender, and narcissus. Fruity sweetness and sparkling citrus notes are immediately enveloped by warm spices, creating a rich and inviting introduction that feels both elegant and distinctive.

At the heart, an opulent bouquet of clove, jasmine, orchid, cassis, spices, lily-of-the-valley, rose, ylang-ylang, and cinnamon unfolds. The floral notes provide luxurious femininity, while clove and cinnamon add the signature spicy warmth that defines Youth-Dew's unmistakable character.

As the scent settles, rich notes of musk, patchouli, amber, Peru balsam, Tolu balsam, incense, vetiver, oakmoss, and vanilla create a deep and sensual finish. The balsamic resins, patchouli, and amber provide warmth and richness, while vanilla softens the composition with a creamy sweetness. Oakmoss and vetiver add earthy sophistication that enhances its timeless appeal.

Youth-Dew is ideal for women who appreciate classic oriental fragrances with bold spice, rich florals, and exceptional depth. Elegant, dramatic, and long-lasting, it performs particularly well during autumn and winter evenings, making it perfect for special occasions and formal events.

Fragrance Notes:

• Top Notes: Peach, Spices, Bergamot, Orange, Aldehydes, Lavender, Narcissus

• Middle Notes: Clove, Jasmine, Orchid, Cassis, Spices, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon

• Base Notes: Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Incense, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Vanilla

Fragrance Type: Oriental Spicy

Launch Year: 1953

Perfumer: Josephine Catapano

Best For: Autumn and winter evening wear

How to Apply:
Apply to your body's warmest points, such as the wrists, neck, behind the ears, and inside the elbows, where body heat helps intensify longevity and projection. Avoid rubbing the fragrance into the skin after application, as this can alter its development and reduce longevity. Due to its rich concentration and powerful character, only a small amount is needed to create a lasting impression.