Yves Saint Laurent Y

★★★★☆Editorial rating 4.2/5 · How we rateEau de Parfum · 100 ml

Yves Saint Laurent Y by Yves Saint Laurent is a fresh fragrance full of lightness and clarity. Aldehydes, bergamot and ginger in the opening; apple, violet leaf and pineapple at the heart; ambergris, musk and cedar in the base. With medium sillage and 5–7 h longevity, it shines best as an everyday scent and in spring. An easy companion that never feels intrusive.

Fragrance family
Floral
Longevity
5–7 h
Sillage
Medium
For
Men
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The fragrance pyramid

How Yves Saint Laurent Y unfolds on the skin

A perfume evolves on the skin, from the first spray to hours later. Here is what to expect from Yves Saint Laurent Y at each stage.

Top notes
0–15 min
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart notes
15 min – 2 h
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base notes
2 h onwards
AmbergrisMuskCedarBalsam FirVetiver

A good match if…

✦you like fresh fragrances
✦notes such as aldehydes and ambergris appeal to you
✦you want a fragrance to wear as an everyday scent, especially in spring
✦medium sillage and 5–7 h longevity matter to you
Our rating

How we rate Yves Saint Laurent Y

Our editorial rating summarises the fragrance profile, versatility, performance and how well-known a scent is. These are the facts it is based on:

  • Scent profileFresh
  • Longevity5–7 h
  • SillageMedium
  • Versatilityas an everyday scent, in the evening
  • ConcentrationEau de Parfum · 100 ml

All facts come from the documented fragrance profile. How we turn them into a rating is explained in How we rate.

We do not have user reviews for Yves Saint Laurent Y yet. We never invent reviews and do not copy them from other sites.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Yves Saint Laurent Y

How long does Yves Saint Laurent Y last?

Yves Saint Laurent Y lasts about 5–7 h on the skin. Its sillage is medium; longevity can vary with skin type, how much you apply and the weather.

What are the notes of Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Yves Saint Laurent Y opens with aldehydes, bergamot and ginger, followed by apple, violet leaf and pineapple at the heart, and settles on ambergris, musk and cedar in the base. The overall character is fresh.

Which season suits Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Yves Saint Laurent Y shines best in spring. It is mainly worn as an everyday scent, in line with its scent profile.

Is Yves Saint Laurent Y a day or an evening fragrance?

Yves Saint Laurent Y is versatile for day and evening. This reflects its sillage, longevity and place in the floral fragrance family.

Where can I buy Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Yves Saint Laurent Y is available at amazon.co.uk. Prices change daily, so check the current price directly in the shop.

Which fragrances are similar to Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Eternity for Men (Calvin Klein) is similar in character. We select them by shared notes, scent direction and fragrance family.

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