Yria

It took me a few sniffs to figure out, what I make of Yria, and I didn't even begin to consider it a possibility for myself until I actually received a bottle FOC with my order. As soon as I unpacked it - i realized that I like the flakon itself too much to give it away! I have 30ml EDP Yria Elixir ( I thínk ) - the bottle is metallic deep red, not see-through, a spray type with plastic cap that has a golden ring at the bottom. The metallic smooth and heavy shape is so pleasant to hold that i even forgot about the scent for a few moments, and when I finally applied it on my hand (as opposed to trying it before only on a paper stick ), I was a simply in awe, how beautifully it works on a warm "living" surface: i am convinced it needs warmth of human skin to really open up and I do believe those reviewers who have dry skin and who have experienced the dustiness and powderness of Yria that I don't really track in it: this perfume most likely needs extra skin moisture, so combo and oily girls like myself probably have a little of an advantage here. I didn't try to sniff too much into the initial burst of notes since this is not what we actually wear anyway, and as soon as it dried down - oh wow, the heavenly bergamot!! Sadly, it is so rare that thisbeauuuuuuutiful element takes the centre stage in the grand perfumery show, but when it does - it can always be relied upon to breathe life and freshness into the most peppery scent out there without resorting to the alcoholic tackiness. Yria is making the most of bergamot's properties: it is dark, velvety-purple, a rather thick brew, yet fresh and not overdone, and bergamot works here like a window pushed open in a room with a steaming pot brimful of florals and spices. Very dignified and womanly, a perfume with a sense of tact: it surfaces up just enough to brush politely against other's noses and then it retreats back and stays close the skin, noticeable but not overwhelming for any foreign nose in a "sniffing" radius. Too polite for festivities, but a 100% success for daily wear in cold seasons.

I am not a huge fan of white flowers, amber or citrus but since I tried the mini perfume of Yria back in 2009, It got stuck in my head to smell it again. I wore it a few times on snowy winter days in Sweden at that time and I even did not like it much and gave the bottle away.(My review is still here). But I kept thinking about it, I really could not forget Yria. but It seemed that it was really non existent and wherever I searched I did not find it, Until last year that I went to a Yves rocher store to buy some lotions and I randomly looked at the perfume bottles there, different versions of Evidence, Flower party and some new releases were available. The shop keeper noticed that I stared at the perfumes and he brought me some stuff and suggested a perfume. Then by chance I saw the dark red cap of Yria behind everything and told him I want that perfume behind! He said that it is not full it has only 5-10 ml left in it and it is not for sale, and since it is discontinued they don't bring it anymore.He also said it is old fashioned and for my age it would be better to buy sth else. Then I told him that I am in to classic perfumes and I want only that half full bottle and finally after insisting I bought it! It was my birthday and Yria was the best gift that I received that day.I still have the bottle and have kept it like a treasure. People this stuff is so good, warm, powdery, very soft and feminine but still powerful, It is timeless and unique and classy at the same time. I am not sure if it is really discontinued? :( but if you find it somewhere keep it for winter and autumn. A few of my friends told me that it is old fashioned but I don't care I am in love with Yria.To my nose this stuff is a masterpiece, the aroma of the femininity.

Ah Yria... We have history together. This was my first real love affair with a perfume. The first time I smelled it, I was still in high-school. It was love at first sniff, but so "mature"! Unrequited love. So I waited patiently, getting by on the occasional taste of the paper samples that arrived with the regular YR cataloges. A few years passed and I surrendered to my Yria cravings and acquired a mini. Perfection on my skin. It didn't turn sour as so many floral scents tend to. It was beautiful in the bottle and grew even more so upon warming on my skin. I wore the EDP all through my university years, my first signature scent. It would linger on my shawls forever, surrounding me in a private little cloud of deliciousness. "The art of being a woman," is the line for this perfume and that is so head-on. It is just that, womanly. It made me feel so feminine, so sensual. In all honesty, I don't see why this is listed as a fruity-floral. Yria is a floral oriental perfume, with rich sandalwood and amber dancing with roses, jasmine and bergamot. It's sweet but not saccharine, powdery but not in a baby-powder way. Yria is just right, and after writing this, I'm definitely going to pick up a bottle again, if only just a mini.

love this, so, so much more than i thought i would. makes you smell and feel incredibly clean, made my fiancé tackle me after putting it on. i've had the untouched bottle sitting on my vanity for years - should've tried it sooner. it does definitely feel a bit aged, something an older person would wear - but for certain fragrances like calèche, diamond emerald - i find myself charmed by the notes and i fall in love with it more. yria is a sexy aunt, glamorous. her age is graceful, clean, it makes me feel elegant and admittedly, a little bit sexy. the maturity adds an extra element of luxury. the longevity is great, lasts 4-6 hours without lotion or anything layered in my experience. the sandalwood and amber stand out the most to me personally, the slight musk once it dries down on the skin is just so incredibly nice to bask in. it's woody, sweet, clean, just checks every box for me. typically i dislike smells like this and aim for strong gourmands, but i feel amazing with this on.

There are three versions of this fragrance (eau de perfum is the only one still available in the US)... Elixir de Parfum-the strongest one: TOP: bergamot, corriander HEART: magnolia rose, jasmine gardenia BASE: amber, tonka bean, sandal, patchouli, vanilla Eau de Parfum-next strongest: TOP: bergamot, corriander HEART: jasmine sambac, rose, muguet BASE: sandalwood, musk, vanilla Eau de Toilette-the lightest: TOP: green mandarin HEART: jasmine and rose BASE: sandalwood, white musk Elixir was available in a 30 ml spray bottle, opaque red in color and similar in shape to the EDP above...(my fave!) EDP is available in a mini (7.5 ml) coffret, 30 ml spray, 50 ml spray and 100 ml spray. Clear flacon, red cap and gold juice...(pictured above) EDT was available only in a 75 ml spray and had a bottle like the EDP and almost clear juice...(Yria "summer") I will (eventually) post reviews for all three! :-) NB: Yves Rocher descibes this as a floral oriental (floriental)

Out of all my Yves Rocher this is my fave. So is the entire Yria series, especially the lipsticks. But they all have vanished from the US website and only found on the Spanish one. Anyway, this is very light oriental no head tones for me, goes right into dry down. Almost imperceptible sillage and as with most Yves Rocher perfumes, almost non-existant longevity. Very feminine thought. Fruity? Really??? Oriental, yes. Woody, yes. Gardenia, maybe. Fruity, not a chance. This is for the EDP, the only one available in the US. The elixir de perfume, (acquired in Spain) is a tad longer lasting, but still extremely discrete. BTW, what a pity YR stopped including samples in their mailing... Not only were they great to carry around, but perfect introduction into their products, most of which I ordered after having tried the samples. I have ordered nothing since they stopped including samples...

I have just tried this fragrance and I could smell orange, and I am glad others have too. The scent definitely settles into a floral middle note. I have discovered that a Sandalwood dry down is what definitely appeals to me in a fragrance. Twenty years ago I probably would have hated the smell of this perfume but I am now heading towards the latter end of the thirties and now this is the very fragrance I am leaning towards now. My first eau de toilette was a Mimosa fragrance that Yves Rocher used to do but not any more, sadly. I am a new frangrantician but I do love perfume. My next perfumes I am expecting are Anna Sui, La Nuit de Boheme, I am going to order Flowerbomb by Viktor and Rolf, and I need to replace L'ancome's Tresor. Can anyone give me more recommendations?

One of the most elegant perfumes of the house of Yves Rocher. It is not a "jeans-and-tshirt"-type of scent, but prefers a classical outfit and a more formal setting. I like it a lot. It is a safe choice for office if sprayed sparingly, and could easily become my signature for work in autumn and winter. I would describe Yria as an oriental and warm fragrance, with patchouli, vanilla and amber. A perfume for a confident woman who doesn't take too much space, never fails on the formal or social codes and takes good care of herself. It doesn't claim attention, but rather quiet admiration. A bit too safe to be used for raw seduction maybe, but that's just fine. Luckily I got a back up bottle just right before the online store completely stopped selling it.

Yria is a deep, smoldering, sweet and spicy floral. And from Yves Rocher of all places! It's actually one of the best Yves Rocher fragrances I've owned. What are supposedly base notes are more front and center for me. The amber, sandalwood, vanilla and so on, they're what this perfume is all about. In particular, the vanilla is spectacular after about a half hour of it settling in. It kind of reminds me of Dior Addict with the spice and the vanilla. It's like the dry down of an OG oriental vanilla like Shalimer but not too spicy. It has the scent of a much more expensive perfume. I love it. Even my Yria body creme still has some scent to it.

My mom used Yria many years, since she was 40 something. This fragrance smelled divine on her. I think she has forgotten this scent, so I ordered EDP for her as a birthday present. How can I keep my paws off it? I really want to try it on me, even if it might not smell as lovely on my skin.. Edit. Oh no, on my skin this is not even the same perfume than on my mother. Well... It was worth of trying. I let her keep this one as her signature scent.

I absolutely love Yria (and big fan of Yves Rocher in general) it's a wonderful winter scent - warm, slightly sweet and just a touch of 'come hither'. Another blind buy from ebay, but no regrets as I wear it often. Excellent longevity and silage on me. Recommend this fragrance if you want to smell delicous. It's not fashionable but it is lovely.

I came here just to say that Yria remind me of Allure by Chanel, and I found that others say that too. I was wearing it tonight and noticed that. I love it, even with that "copy cat" air . The bottle,oh, masterpiece, nothing like it in moderns, remindes me of old Paul Poire perfume bottles, kind of Art Deco style...

This is one of my all time favourites. Reminds me of my 20's in a good way. I wore this to a bar back then. And I had a huge crush on a man who was 21 years older than me. This reminds me of him. (Unfortunately he died young😿😿🙏🙏) Too bad I can"t get this anymore, but I have 1 bottle left. ❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖

I really really really live it. It brings me so much memories.. Everytime I wear it it takes me Back to the days. Even though life is far better Now, it's sometimes fun to take a spritz of this And enjoy :) I rarely like spicy/oriental/yellow perfumes but this is AWESOME <3 Love it!

Light, sweet nectar of flowers goes into watercolor-amber depths. At the same time, citrus-herbal peculiar top notes sit as if nailed and resemble cologne. This is a fougere-orient that can be worn both during the day and in the evening, in summer and winter, and generally whenever.

Though I did not have a good experience with mini perfume, when winter comes I crave for Yria again :) I miss this rich warm flowery juice...I agree this is a woman scent, not girly but there is sth warm and unique about the scent that makes me feel safe and secure,like a hug :)

This was my very first perfume I ever owned and I still use it as of today. Very warm and elegant. This is wonderful for a night out dancing or an outdoor get together. The amber and sandalwood really shines through in this little gem. Very sophisticated and timeless.

A warm, rich and elegant fragrance that works best during the cold seasons imo (autumn/winter). It's the kind of perfume I imagined the ladies of Downton Abbey were wearing whenever they dressed up for parties/dinners.

I had this in my mid 20's and I was always told it smelled so good. I got some off ebay recently and didn't regret it. This to me is a sexy goddess perfume without being too overly inviting.

One of my favorites and one of the best from Yves Rocher. Elegant and stylish! Received a lot of compliments when wearing Yria. Absolutely love it!