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Y Eau de Toilette bottle Y EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2022 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Penultimate Letter II Eau de Parfum bottle Penultimate Letter II 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 - Penultimate Letter II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Y Le Parfum - YSL - a aromatic fragrance led by Grapefruit, Ginger, Aldehydes, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EDT
Penultimate Letter II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 34% vs 23%
Ginger 30% vs 26%
Only in Y
Bergamot 35%
Only in Penultimate Letter II
Grapefruit 30% Apple 20%
Shared Notes
Lavender 37% vs 33%
Geranium 28% vs 38%
Only in Penultimate Letter II
Sage 28%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 23%
Frankincense 23% vs 26%

Accords

Y Penultimate Letter II
90%
Aromatic
90%
80%
Citrus
78%
70%
Aldehydic
70%
Herbal
60%
Amber
Fruity
54%
50%
Woody
42%
Aromatic shared
90%
90%
Citrus shared
80%
78%
70%
70%
60%
54%
Woody shared
50%
42%

Performance

Y Penultimate Letter II
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Penultimate Letter II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y EDT
Penultimate Letter II EDP
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