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Y Eau de Toilette bottle Y EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2022 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Connoisseur Man Eau de Parfum bottle Connoisseur Man EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y EDT
A sparkling, modern aromatic fougère with crisp aldehydes, bright citrus, and a cool herbal heart. Y Eau de Toilette is the perfect everyday signature for those who want to feel invigorated, clean, and effortlessly stylish.
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Our Verdict - Connoisseur Man EDP
If you're after a YSL Y dupe, this one's a mixed bag. Some reckon it's a stellar, sweeter alternative, others say it's weak and watery. Definitely sample before committing, as performance seems to be a major sticking point.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EDT
Connoisseur Man EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 34% vs 25%
Ginger 30% vs 25%
Only in Y
Bergamot 35%
Only in Connoisseur Man
Grapefruit 25% Apple 25%
Shared Notes
Lavender 37% vs 25%
Geranium 28% vs 50%
Only in Connoisseur Man
Sage 25%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 20%
Frankincense 23% vs 40%

Accords

Y Connoisseur Man
95%
Fresh Spicy
100%
90%
Aromatic
56%
80%
Citrus
52%
70%
Aldehydic
47%
70%
Herbal
Fresh
64%
60%
Amber
54%
50%
Woody
Fruity
48%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
100%
Aromatic shared
90%
56%
Citrus shared
80%
52%
Aldehydic shared
70%
47%
70%
64%
Amber shared
60%
54%
50%
48%

Performance

Y Connoisseur Man
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp aldehydes and citrus, combined with aromatic herbs and clean woods, make Y Eau de Toilette especially suited for spring and summer, where its freshness and brightness shine. The subtle woody and resinous base allows for some versatility in early fall but lacks the heft for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Y Eau de Toilette's moderate projection, vibrant freshness, and clean herbal undertones make it ideal for office and casual wear, as well as sporty occasions. Its energetic yet refined character can work on daytime dates, though it may lack the depth for formal or evening events.

Connoisseur Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh and aromatic profile makes it quite versatile, suitable for casual wear and the office, as noted by reviewers. However, its reported moderate to weak performance might not hold up for formal events, where longer-lasting projection is often desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, aromatic, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y EDT
Connoisseur Man EDP
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