Y Eau de Parfum bottle Y
Edp Concentration Edp
M Gender M
2018 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
YSL Y Parfum bottle YSL Y

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y
Y Eau de Parfum is the benchmark of modern aromatic masculinity - vibrant, crisp, and versatile with just enough woody richness to leave a lasting impression without ever shouting.
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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 Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 13%
Floral 12% 11%
Fruity 7% 6%
Green 22% 19%
Sweet 10% 6%
Warm 14% 14%
Woody 20% 16%
Earthy 12% 7%
Animalic 0% 10%
Fresh 25% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EdP
YSL Y EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 25% vs 23%
Ginger 25% vs 19%
Bergamot 24% vs 30%
Only in Y
Juniper 25%
Only in YSL Y
Aldehydes 27%
Shared Notes
Sage 37% vs 38%
Geranium 29% vs 33%
Only in Y
Lavender 33%
Only in YSL Y
Juniper 28%

Accords

Y YSL Y
95%
Aromatic
50%
85%
Fresh Spicy
90%
75%
Woody
60%
60%
Citrus
75%
70%
Herbal
Amber
40%
30%
Earthy
30%
Sweet
Aromatic shared
95%
50%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
90%
Woody shared
75%
60%
Citrus shared
60%
75%
70%
40%
30%
30%

Performance

Y YSL Y
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its vibrant citrus, apple, and aromatic top notes make Y Eau de Parfum ideal for spring and fall when a fresh yet substantial signature is desirable. Summer works due to the freshness, but the denser woody and spicy base can feel too much in high heat, while winter mutes the brightness.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Versatile projection and clean, modern profile make this safe but distinctive for office and casual settings. The aromatic freshness can suit dates, but it lacks the elegance for formal wear and the minimalism 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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Woody accords and Bergamot, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y
YSL Y
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