How it smells
The first thing you smell is orange blossom. The heart brings ginger and bergamot. On the skin it settles into juniper and sage. Overall it smells aromatic and citrus.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Y Live 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 Live EDT
Y Live EDT is made by Yves Saint Laurent. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Who will like Y Live
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like ginger and juniper. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
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When in the day to wear Y Live
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Ralph Lauren Polo 67 and Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss. Base notes like juniper and sage are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortel and Louis Vuitton L'Immensite.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €14, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortel and Ralph Lauren Polo 67.
More from this line
There are 6 other versions of this perfume, released between 1964 and 2023.
Y Live dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortel (3 shared notes), Louis Vuitton L'Immensite (3 shared notes), Ralph Lauren Polo 67 (3 shared notes) and Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Louis Vuitton L'Immensite starts from €10.
Quick answers
Is Y Live good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did Y Live come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Y Live EDT and Y?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.