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Eau de parfum
Vasilisa / ヴァシリーサ Yves Cassis
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Yves Cassis — Calm with Character
Yves Cassis Eau de Parfum by Vasilisa / ヴァシリーサ is a women’s fragrance launched in 2022, belonging to the green and fougère fragrance families.
The eau de parfum is part of the Calm collection, where the idea of inner balance is expressed not through nuance-free softness, but through vivid natural freshness.
The Japanese brand Vasilisa, founded in 2013, creates fragrances with a contemplative mood and a special focus on their emotional impact.
Yves Cassis continues this aesthetic, combining cool greenery, tart fruitiness and dry woody nuances in a composition that feels modern, distinctive and individual.
Character and Development
From the very first seconds, Yves Cassis draws attention with its contrast of juicy citrus brightness, spicy piquancy and fresh herbal tones.
Black pepper adds an energetic impulse to the opening, while lemongrass and orange make the scent bright, crisp and airy.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes greener and more tart.
Blackcurrant lends it a tangy fruity accent, galbanum intensifies the impression of freshly cut greenery, parsley adds an unusual aromatic touch, and rose softens the composition with a delicate floral facet.
Longevity, Sillage and Wearability
In terms of its positioning, Yves Cassis is a women’s fragrance with very strong sillage.
It is best viewed as a distinctive perfume statement for those who enjoy a noticeable presence and unconventional green compositions rather than only familiar fruity-floral formulas.
The fragrance feels especially natural in spring and summer, when its citrus, herbal and coniferous facets sound most transparent.
At the same time, the woody-musky base also makes it suitable for cooler weather, whether for daytime walks, urban encounters or occasions when you want to highlight your individuality.
The manufacturer has not provided precise recommendations for the number of sprays to apply to skin or clothing.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and see how the composition develops on your skin; additional sprays can be added later if needed.
Its Place in the Collection and Similar Fragrances
Within the Calm line, Yves Cassis stands out for its more energetic and greener character.
This is not a serene watercolor, but a rich natural landscape: currant berries, bitter herbs, coniferous notes, cedar and musk create the sensation of walking through a cool forest after the rain.
Those who enjoy this atmosphere may also want to explore The Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest, as well as Ralph Lauren Safari and Balmain Vent Vert.
These fragrances may also appeal to fans of green, woody and fougère accords, although Yves Cassis stands apart with a spicier opening and a striking combination of blackcurrant and coniferous notes.
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