The smell in short
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and bergamot. The heart brings lavender and clary sage. On the skin it settles into ambergris and cedar. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Y 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
About Yves Saint Laurent Y EDT
Y EDT is made by Yves Saint Laurent. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €55. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Ralph Lauren Polo Sport but less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Lacoste.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gisada Ambassador Intense spreads further.
How long Y stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Ralph Lauren Polo Sport. Base notes like ambergris and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other Yves Saint Laurent perfumes
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The style of Y
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like lavender and ambergris. Less obvious notes include ginger, geranium and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1964 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like Y
Similar picks to try: Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (6 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (6 shared notes), Rabanne Phantom Parfum Paco (5 shared notes) and Lacoste (5 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can I wear Y to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Y?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2022.
What is the difference between Y EDT and Y?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.