Yves Saint Laurent La Collection Y
The smell in short
Main smell: earthy and mossy. It opens with bergamot and spices, moves to white flowers and iris and dries down to oakmoss and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
La Collection Y notes
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A closer look at Yves Saint Laurent La Collection Y
La Collection Y is made by Yves Saint Laurent.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Bottega Veneta and Dior Gris Dior.
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Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, summer and spring.
Who will like La Collection Y
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by mossy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and mossy smells and notes like white flowers and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include pink pepper. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
La Collection Y for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
If you like La Collection Y, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Bottega Veneta (4 shared notes), Dior Gris Dior (5 shared notes), Rasasi Fattan Pour Homme (4 shared notes) and Hiram Green Shangri La Edition 2022 unisex (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
How long does La Collection Y last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear La Collection Y?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.