WS-EL-1953

Youth-Dew

1953Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into balsamic.

Youth-Dew by Estée Lauder is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Youth-Dew was launched in 1953. The nose behind this fragrance is Josephine Catapano. Top notes are Spices, Aldehydes, Narcissus, Lavender, Coca-Cola, Orange, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Spicy Notes, Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cassia and Orchid;…

warm spicy amber balsamic woody

Nose: Josephine Catapano

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Spices, Aldehydes, Narcissus, Lavender, Coca-Cola, Orange, Peach, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Spicy Notes, Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cassia, Orchid
Drydown· 6h+
Incense, Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss, Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

80%

47%

37%

29%

26%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter43%Fall38%Spring11%Summer7%Night65%Day35%Wears female38%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Youth-Dew smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into balsamic. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, balsamic.

What notes are in Youth-Dew?

Top: Spices, Aldehydes, Narcissus, Lavender, Coca-Cola, Orange, Peach, Bergamot. Heart: Spicy Notes, Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cassia, Orchid. Base: Incense, Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss, Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk.

How long does Youth-Dew last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Youth-Dew loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Youth-Dew best for?

Winter is the top pick (43%). Fall is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Youth-Dew?

Night wear leads at 65%. Day is a secondary pick at 35%.

Is Youth-Dew for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 38% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Youth-Dew?

Composed by Josephine Catapano. Released in 1953.