How it smells
It smells mostly fresh spicy and aromatic. Lemon and ginger at the top, mint and geranium in the middle and cedar and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Y Eau Fraiche notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau Fraiche EDC in detail
Y Eau Fraiche EDC is made by Yves Saint Laurent. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Parfums De Marly Sedley and Azzaro Wanted last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Yves Saint Laurent Y lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like cedar and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Y Eau Fraiche
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
More from Yves Saint Laurent
The house has 88 perfumes here, led by Myslf Yves Saint Laurent, Kouros and La Nuit De L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Le Parfum.
The style of Y Eau Fraiche
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by aromatic and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and aromatic smells and notes like mint and cedar. Less obvious notes include pepper and juniper berries. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro Wanted spreads further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Flankers and editions
There are 6 other versions of this perfume, released between 1964 and 2023.
If you like Y Eau Fraiche, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Sedley (6 shared notes), Afnan Perfumes Afnan 9 Am Dive (5 shared notes), Azzaro Wanted (5 shared notes) and Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Y Eau Fraiche expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
When did Y Eau Fraiche come out?
It came out in 2020.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Y Eau Fraiche EDC and Y?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.