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Y Le Parfum bottle Y Le Parfum Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2025 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Why Not Eau de Parfum bottle Why Not EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y Le Parfum Parfum
A sophisticated, powerful evolution of the Y DNA, this Parfum is for those wanting a bolder, woodsier, and more masculine edge without losing the signature freshness. Best for autumn and nights out.
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Our Verdict - Why Not EDP
This one follows YSL Y's apple-ginger-bergamot opening closely and its sage-geranium heart is a fair match, though the smoky incense finish that gives the original its depth is largely absent.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y Le Parfum Parfum
Why Not EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 26% vs 35%
Ginger 23% vs 29%
Only in Why Not
Bergamot 35%
Shared Notes
Sage 35% vs 55%
Geranium 28% vs 44%
Only in Y Le Parfum
Lavender 36%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 29% vs 30%
Cedar 25% vs 38%
Only in Why Not
Vetiver 31%

Accords

Y Le Parfum Why Not
100%
Woody
60%
80%
Fresh
Aromatic
70%
60%
Spicy
50%
Citrus
Fougere
40%
Woody shared
100%
60%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%

Performance

Y Le Parfum Why Not
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y Le Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The coniferous woods, patchouli, and spicy elements make this especially suited for cooler weather and crisp autumn days. While wearable in spring, it can feel heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Y Le Parfum Parfum's bold woody signature projects confidence for date nights and formal events, while its freshness keeps it versatile for casual wear. It is less suited for sport or gym due to its intensity.

Why Not

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

A fresh aromatic fougere that works across most of the year, with its sharpest character in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Clean and confident enough for the office, with enough warmth in the base for a casual evening too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Apple, Ginger, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y Le Parfum Parfum
Why Not EDP
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