by Yves Saint Laurent
24 Rue de l'Université is a highly refined, woody-sandalwood-centric fragrance that stands out for its clean, creamy, and subtly smoky character. It captures the essence of a rare, luxurious sandalwood—complex yet restrained—evaluated as more tactile and elegant than typical sandalwood scents. The scent opens with a dry, slightly sharp combo of cedar, incense, and woodiness, softening into a warm, precision-engineered sandalwood accented by light coconut creaminess and suede-like dryness. The fragrance is notably unobtrusive in projection, delivering a moderate presence that lingers gently, with exceptional longevity that some users report extending beyond a full day. Its modulated sillage makes it intimate and personal, creating a subtle aura that draws spectators in and rewards close encounters. While fans consistently praise its creamy texture, spiritual depth, and self-assured poise, it's not universally popular—some find it underwhelming or too restrained, but nearly all agree it's a near-perfect representation of what sandalwood should be: elegant, effortless, and deeply comforting. The fragrance is treated as a collector's item due to its discontinuation and scarcity, making availability exceptionally rare. It appeals to those who appreciate nuanced, minimalist, quietly impactful fragrances with roots in art, architecture, or meditation.