Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent La Collection In Love Again Eau de Toilette
A fruity floral women's fragrance from YSL's La Collection re-releases, opening with black currant and mandarin over a rose and grape heart, finished with musk.
Yves Saint Laurent La Collection In Love Again Eau de Toilette is a fruity floral fragrance for women, reissued in 2011 as part of YSL's La Collection series revisiting past fragrances. It keeps the fresh, romantic character of the original.
What does La Collection In Love Again smell like?
The opening is fruity and tart, with black currant and mandarin orange setting a bright tone. The heart moves into a soft floral accord of grapes, rose and peony, giving the fragrance a romantic, slightly powdery feel. It settles into a light musk and blackberry base that keeps the whole composition soft rather than heavy.
- Top notes: Black currant, mandarin orange
- Heart notes: Grapes, rose, peony
- Base notes: Musk, blackberry
Performance and when to wear it
This fragrance is typically moderate on skin, in keeping with its status as a fresh, fruity eau de toilette rather than an intense evening scent. It's best worn in spring and summer, or for daytime occasions.
Who is it for?
La Collection In Love Again suits women who enjoy soft, romantic fruity florals rather than bold or heavy fragrances. It also appeals to fans of YSL's original 1998 fragrance looking for the reissued version.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Collection In Love Again long-lasting?+
It's typically moderate on skin, as expected from a fresh fruity floral eau de toilette. It performs best as a daytime fragrance and may need a touch-up for longer wear.
Is La Collection In Love Again for men or women?+
This is a women's fragrance, built around a fruity black currant opening and a soft rose and peony heart, giving it a romantic, feminine character throughout.
What does La Collection In Love Again smell similar to?+
It's a 2011 reissue of YSL's original 1998 In Love Again, so it smells closely related to that earlier version, with the same fruity floral direction reworked for modern wear.
At a glance
La Collection In Love Again by Yves Saint Laurent — Floral – Floral Fruity. Launched 2011. Price in South Africa: R1930. Best for: garden party, weekend getaway, spring, summer.
- Scent profile
- Floral – Floral Fruity
- Launched
- 2011
- Price in South Africa
- R1930
- Gender
- Feminine
- Best for
- Garden Party, Weekend Getaway, Spring, Summer
Main Accords
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How this scent unfolds on your skin
Community Opinions
Wear It When
Garden Party
“Blooming hedgerows, pastel dresses, and sunlight warming bare shoulders.”
Weekend Getaway
“Pack light, smell incredible — this one travels well.”
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This Scent Is For
Graceful by day, captivating by evening.
Scent Mood
Peak season: 🌸 Spring (85%)
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Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
How to Layer La Collection In Love Again
Combine La Collection In Love Again with these partners to create something new. Spray the heavier scent first, let it settle, then add the accent on top. These are note-based suggestions — a great starting point to experiment with.
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Fragrance World Elysia Apple RougeHow: 1 spray Yves Saint Laurent La Collection In Love Again on the chest, 1 spray Fragrance World Elysia Apple Rouge on top
Result: the berry-vanilla-musk match extends this light eau de toilette's fruity drydown
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Lattafa Velvet RoseHow: 2 sprays Yves Saint Laurent La Collection In Love Again first, 1 spray Lattafa Velvet Rose on top
Result: musky rose deepens the peony-rose heart and gives it more presence
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