Y EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Dominique Ropion Original

90%

Vector Y Extrait

Aromara Dupe

Comparison

90%

Y EDP Yves Saint Laurent · 2018 M Original

Vector Y Extrait Aromara U Dupe

Top

Ginger

Juniper

Apple

Bergamot

Heart

Sage

Lavender

Geranium

Base

Vetiver

Amberwood

Patchouli

Tonka Bean

Cedar

Top

Apple

Bergamot

Ginger

Heart

Sage

Juniper

Geranium

Base

Amberwood

Cedar

Tonka Bean

Vetiver

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Y EDP

EDP	Concentration	Extrait
M	Gender	U
2018	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y EDP

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 - Vector Y Extrait

Vector Y follows YSL Y Eau de Parfum's crisp apple-and-sage fougere structure closely at 35% extrait, matching the fresh, green fougere signature well. It's a strong daily-driver approximation of the original's polished character, though it edges slightly sweeter and simpler in the base than YSL's own.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Y EDP

Vector Y Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Ginger 25% vs 29%

Apple 25% vs 41%

Bergamot 24% vs 29%

Only in Y

Juniper 25%

Shared Notes

Sage 37% vs 40%

Geranium 29% vs 27%

Only in Y

Lavender 33%

Only in Vector Y

Juniper 32%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 19% vs 21%

Amberwood 17% vs 28%

Tonka Bean 16% vs 25%

Cedar 16% vs 25%

Only in Y

Patchouli 17% Frankincense 14%

Accords

Y Vector Y

95%

Aromatic

75%

85%

Fresh Spicy

75%

Woody

50%

70%

Herbal

60%

Citrus

Fresh

60%

Fruity

45%

Green

35%

30%

Earthy

30%

Sweet

Aromatic shared

95%

75%

Fresh Spicy

85%

Woody shared

75%

50%

Herbal

70%

Citrus

60%

Fresh

60%

Fruity

45%

Green

35%

Earthy

30%

Sweet

30%

Performance

Y Vector Y

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Vector Y