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Estée Lauder Soft Youth-Dew

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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Soft Youth-Dew Estée Lauder, introduced to the world in 1977, is positioned as a feminine fragrance, falling within the east and floral families. The fragrance was crafted by perfumer Josephine Catapano. From the Youth-Dew collection; released as perfume extract.

Expect a delicate sillage: a quiet, intimate presence. The longevity of this fragrance is moderate — exactly what most occasions call for. Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. Soft Youth-Dew Estée Lauder — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory structure of Soft Youth-Dew is shaped as a layered story, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The signature of Estée Lauder is evident in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Perfume extract supports the right density and pace of development.

The accord profile is built around these accords: Floral and Oriental with each one in a clear role. The gender direction is feminine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. In wear duration Middle points to a sustained drydown presence. In diffusion Weak shows the style of diffusion around the wearer.

In a unified mixed pyramid the notes arrive together with a voluminous floral mood: Floral Notes and Oriental notes.

The deeper layers are read as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.

At the note-group layer the profile is anchored in Floral, Fairy, Gourmet and Whiteflower.

Taken together Soft Youth-Dew reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best understood in wear.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Estée Lauder
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.esteelauder.com
Year of production 1977
Status Discontinued
Concentration Perfume extract
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

Floral Notes
Oriental notes

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
0%
Unisex
33%
Female
67%
What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
25%
For every day
25%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
25%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
29%
Spring
Spring
14%
Summer
Summer
29%
Autumn
Autumn
29%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
100%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
14%
36-45 years
43%
46+ years old
29%
Any
14%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
33%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
0%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
0%
Calm
50%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Leaves indifferent
2
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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What an interesting and unique fragrance! When I hold it, it feels like I'm holding a real elegant toy. I put it on - and immediately I feel smoky, resinous aldehydes, as well as balsamic notes that are simply captivating. There's also a sweetish aftertaste in it, reminiscent of the 'Baikal' drink. I love such unexpected combinations!

Rosa in the spirit of Cinnabar - that's something! Honestly though, I wear Cinnabar more often, but Rosa is for cozy evenings at home, just for myself. In company, it can unfold in such a breathtaking way! This lady is a real find, you can allow her anything!
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I haven't tried this concentration, but I'm sure it's richer and brighter. Though the regular version was enough
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The fragrance is truly interesting and memorable. It stands out with its style and character. There's something appealing about it that makes you pay attention )
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A sweet scent, not bad of course, but it's more suitable for the evening. I, however, prefer to wear such things all day. I can't say it's heavy, but its sillage is indeed long and attractive 😔

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