What does it smell like?
Main smell: aromatic and woody. It opens with apple and ginger, moves to sage and juniper berries and dries down to amberwood and tonka bean.
- 60 mlfrom €75
- 100 mlfrom €105
- 200 mlfrom €140
- Scent family
- Aromatic Fougere
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Y notes
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What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
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What stays on your skin
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP in detail
Y EDP comes from Yves Saint Laurent. Perfume fans file it under Aromatic Fougere. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Yves Saint Laurent perfumes
This house has 88 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Myslf Yves Saint Laurent, Kouros and La Nuit De L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Le Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like sage and amberwood. Less obvious notes include bergamot, geranium and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.21 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs €75 to €140, depending on the bottle size and the shop. 60 ml costs about €75, which is about €1.25 per ml. 100 ml costs about €105, which is about €1.05 per ml. 200 ml costs about €140, which is about €0.70 per ml. The 200 ml bottle gives you the most perfume for your money. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Is Y long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu and Hugo Boss Boss. Base notes like amberwood and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Y spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu and Hugo Boss Boss.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1964 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like Y
These perfumes have a close smell: Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu (5 shared notes), Hugo Boss Boss (5 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes) and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Hugo Boss Boss starts from €41.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Who created Y?
Dominique Ropion & Claire Liégent created it for Yves Saint Laurent in 2018.
Can women wear Y?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in spring and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
What is the difference between Y EDP and Y?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.