The smell in short
The first thing you smell is ginger and juniper berries. The heart brings sage and lavender. On the skin it settles into vetiver and patchouli. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Y Intense 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
A closer look at Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense EDP
Yves Saint Laurent is the house behind Y Intense EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Y Intense
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
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How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro spreads further.
Y Intense longevity
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 longer than Creed Viking Cologne. Base notes like vetiver and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €152, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Dolce&Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana and Creed Viking Cologne.
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.
Flankers and editions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1964 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like Y Intense
These perfumes have a close smell: Dolce&Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana (6 shared notes), Azzaro (6 shared notes), Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (7 shared notes) and Creed Viking Cologne (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Azzaro starts from €62.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Y Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Y Intense come out?
It came out in 2023.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on aromatic and woody.
What is the difference between Y Intense EDP and Y?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.