In Love Again
In Love Again scores 6/10 for longevity and performs best in Warm & Dry conditions.
Fragrance Notes
Occasions & Seasons
Climate Performance
Avg 7.8 / 10Expert Analysis
A bright, sparkling fruity floral, famously capturing the youthful joy of summer with its prominent blackcurrant and grapefruit notes.
Its fresh, fruity, and slightly tart character makes it excellent for hot and humid climates, providing a refreshing burst.
Often remembered as a quintessential late 90s/early 2000s vibrant fruity floral, distinct from the heavier orientals of the time.
Hugely popular and loved, but tragically discontinued, making it a collector's item.
Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again, Reviewed by the Numbers
Every fragrance review promises honesty; few bring receipts. For In Love Again — the 1998 EDT from Yves Saint Laurent built on Fruity, Citrus, Musky, Rose, Sweet — the receipts are climate scores, longevity hours and price-per-bottle across markets. They are all below, and they tell a clearer story than any list of adjectives.
A bright, sparkling fruity floral, famously capturing the youthful joy of summer with its prominent blackcurrant and grapefruit notes.
The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down
In Love Again opens with Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Vodka and Cassis — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Rose, Musk, Water Lily and Grapefruit. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: Blackberry, Musk and Sandalwood.
Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Fruity, Citrus, Musky, Rose, Sweet — easy to place and easy to wear.
How It Performs: The Numbers
Longevity (6/10): In Love Again delivers moderate longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.
Sillage (6/10): In Love Again projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.
Versatility (9/10): In Love Again is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.
Value (7/10): Pricing at around $70 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.
How In Love Again Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold
Of the five climate zones we score, In Love Again does best in warm & dry (Lahore, Los Angeles) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.
Its fresh, fruity, and slightly tart character makes it excellent for hot and humid climates, providing a refreshing burst.
Look at what it is built from and the score makes sense: Musk and Sandalwood are among the materials least disturbed by heat and humidity.
Its average across all five zones is 7.8/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.
To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.
Best Occasions & Seasons
In Love Again is best suited to Daily, Casual, Daytime. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.
Seasonally, In Love Again performs best in Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.
Often remembered as a quintessential late 90s/early 2000s vibrant fruity floral, distinct from the heavier orientals of the time.
In Love Again Price Guide
Internationally, In Love Again sits at $70–$150. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.
Regional pricing: PKR 12,000–20,000 in Pakistan, AED 250–400 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.
Where to buy: Internationally: Discontinued, Secondary Market. GCC/UAE: Rare, Online Resellers. Pakistan: Rare, Online Resellers.
Verdict
In Love Again earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.
An overall 7/10 puts In Love Again in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.
Hugely popular and loved, but tragically discontinued, making it a collector's item.
Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does In Love Again last?
In Love Again has a longevity score of 6/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.
Is In Love Again worth the price?
At around $70, In Love Again by Yves Saint Laurent is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.
What does In Love Again smell like?
In Love Again is characterised by Fruity, Citrus, Musky, Rose, Sweet accords. Opening with Blackcurrant and Grapefruit, the heart revolves around Rose and Musk, settling into a base of Blackberry and Musk.
Is In Love Again good for hot or humid weather?
In Love Again performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 8/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.
Is In Love Again for men or women?
In Love Again is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.
