The Jewel of Ocean Extrait vs YSL Y Parfum

The Jewel of Ocean

Extrait	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
2022	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

YSL Y

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The Jewel of Ocean

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YSL Y

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Jewel of Ocean

This is very much a 'blue' fragrance for those who like their clean scents to last. It's a crowd-pleaser that elevates familiar designer DNA to extrait-level performance, even if it might feel a touch synthetic to some.

Acquired

Our Verdict - YSL Y

YSL Y Eau de Parfum is a cool yet sophisticated fragrance that blends freshness and bright spices, making it versatile for various occasions.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	13%
Floral	9%	11%
Fruity	10%	6%
Green	19%	19%
Sweet	8%	6%
Warm	11%	14%
Woody	11%	16%
Earthy	8%	7%
Animalic	11%	10%
Fresh	34%	30%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

The Jewel of Ocean Extrait

YSL Y EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Aldehydes 24% vs 26%

Bergamot 21% vs 30%

Ginger 21% vs 19%

Only in The Jewel of Ocean

Mint 19% Lemon 14%

Only in YSL Y

Apple 23%

Shared Notes

Geranium 19% vs 33%

Sage 17% vs 38%

Only in The Jewel of Ocean

Violet Leaf 26% Pineapple 20% Apple 17%

Only in YSL Y

Juniper 28%

Shared Notes

Ambergris 22% vs 38%

Cedar 17% vs 27%

Only in The Jewel of Ocean

Incense 22% Vetiver 19% Musk 19%

Only in YSL Y

Frankincense 33%

Accords

The Jewel of Ocean YSL Y

100%

Fresh Spicy

90%

92%

Aromatic

50%

85%

Green

81%

Fresh

72%

Citrus

75%

72%

Aldehydic

64%

Amber

40%

Woody

60%

58%

Fruity

56%

Ozonic

51%

Aquatic

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

90%

Aromatic shared

92%

50%

Green

85%

Fresh

81%

Citrus shared

72%

75%

Aldehydic

72%

Amber shared

64%

40%

Woody

60%

Fruity

58%

Ozonic

56%

Aquatic

51%

Performance

The Jewel of Ocean YSL Y

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Jewel of Ocean

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh profile and strong longevity make it extremely versatile for daily wear, including office and casual settings. While potent, the moderate sillage ensures it's suitable for close encounters, making it a decent date option, though less ideal for very formal events given its energetic nature.

YSL Y

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring

The fresh and spicy accords make it suitable for the transition months of spring and fall, while the combination of light and spicy elements can work in cooler summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its balanced intensity and moderate projection make it suitable for office settings and casual outings. The sophistication of the notes also makes it a good fit for dates.