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Yves Saint Laurent Y

2017Men

fresh spicy up front, then aromatic, settling into fresh.

Yves Saint Laurent Y by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Yves Saint Laurent Y was launched in 2017. Yves Saint Laurent Y was created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon and Mint; middle notes are Apple, Violet Leaf,…

fresh spicy aromatic fresh citrus

Noses: Dominique Ropion · Claire Liégent

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon, Mint
Heart· 2–4h
Apple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage, Geranium
Drydown· 6h+
Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, Balsam Fir, Incense

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

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93%

85%

63%

61%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Summer39%Spring37%Fall16%Winter8%Day76%Night24%Wears male49%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
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 perfumes for beginners — More Yves Saint Laurent picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Yves Saint Laurent Y smell like?

fresh spicy up front, then aromatic, settling into fresh. Dominant accords: fresh spicy, aromatic, fresh.

What notes are in Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Top: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon, Mint. Heart: Apple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage, Geranium. Base: Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, Balsam Fir, Incense.

How long does Yves Saint Laurent Y last?

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

Is Yves Saint Laurent Y loud?

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

What season is Yves Saint Laurent Y best for?

Summer is the top pick (39%). Spring is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Day wear leads at 76%. Night is a secondary pick at 24%.

Is Yves Saint Laurent Y for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 49% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Composed by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Released in 2017.