WS-YSL-1964

Y

1964Men

green up front, then white floral, settling into earthy.

Y by Yves Saint Laurent is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. Y was launched in 1964. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Hy. Top notes are Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Peach and Mirabelle Plum; middle notes are Hiacynth, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Tuberose;…

green white floral earthy woody

Nose: Michel Hy

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Peach, Mirabelle Plum
Heart· 2–4h
Hiacynth, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Civet, Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Styrax, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

69%

66%

64%

44%

43%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring36%Fall27%Summer22%Winter15%Day74%Night26%Wears unisex41%

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 office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Yves Saint Laurent picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Y smell like?

green up front, then white floral, settling into earthy. Dominant accords: green, white floral, earthy.

What notes are in Y?

Top: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Peach, Mirabelle Plum. Heart: Hiacynth, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose. Base: Oakmoss, Civet, Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Styrax, Amber.

How long does Y last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Y loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Y best for?

Spring is the top pick (36%). Fall is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Y?

Day wear leads at 74%. Night is a secondary pick at 26%.

Is Y for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 41% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Y?

Composed by Michel Hy. Released in 1964.