Y Eau de Parfum vs YSL Y Parfum

Y

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	M
-	Year	2018
£	Price Tier	££

YSL Y

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A

Y

B

YSL Y

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y

The Essence Vault's interpretation of YSL's Y Eau de Parfum (2018) - the fresh-aromatic-woody signature for the modern young man, here translated into a budget reading with the bergamot-geranium-amber-wood spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for office and casual-day wear.

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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	13%	11%
Fruity	6%	6%
Green	23%	19%
Sweet	11%	6%
Warm	14%	14%
Woody	24%	16%
Earthy	7%	7%
Animalic	1%	10%
Fresh	25%	30%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Y EdP

YSL Y EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 32% vs 30%

Ginger 26% vs 19%

Apple 22% vs 23%

Only in Y

Sage 18%

Only in YSL Y

Aldehydes 27%

Shared Notes

Geranium 41% vs 33%

Juniper 30% vs 27%

Only in Y

Violet Leaf 28%

Only in YSL Y

Sage 39%

Shared Notes

Cedar 27% vs 27%

Only in Y

Amberwood 33% Vetiver 22% Tonka Bean 18%

Only in YSL Y

Ambergris 39% Frankincense 33%

Accords

Y YSL Y

75%

Fresh Spicy

90%

85%

Aromatic

50%

80%

Woody

60%

65%

Citrus

75%

50%

Fruity

50%

Amber

40%

Fresh Spicy shared

75%

90%

Aromatic shared

85%

50%

Woody shared

80%

60%

Citrus shared

65%

75%

Fruity

50%

Amber shared

50%

40%

Performance

Y YSL Y

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Fresh-aromatic-woody reads brightest in spring and summer with autumn comfortable; deep winter the amber wood holds but the bergamot lift fades.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Sport

Versatile polished-masculine - office is the natural home, with casual-day, date and formal-day all comfortable. Light enough for sport.

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.