Y EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Dominique Ropion Original
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Y - 691 EDP

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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 - Y - 691 EDP
No. 691 chases YSL's Y Eau de Parfum - crisp apple and ginger over an aromatic sage-and-juniper heart, settling into amberwood. The fougere shape lands well up top, but YSL's version has more resinous depth and reaches 8-10 hours on skin; No. 691 opens strong then thins out considerably sooner, losing the warm amberwood push that anchors the original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EDP
Y - 691 EDP

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 55%
Only in Y
Lavender 33% Geranium 30%
Only in Y - 691
Juniper 44%
Shared Notes
Amberwood 17% vs 100%
Only in Y
Vetiver 19% Patchouli 17% Tonka Bean 16% Cedar 16% Frankincense 14%

Accords

Y Y - 691
95%
Aromatic
70%
85%
Fresh Spicy
75%
Woody
50%
70%
Herbal
60%
Citrus
Fresh
55%
Fruity
35%
30%
Earthy
30%
Sweet
Aromatic shared
95%
70%
Fresh Spicy
85%
Woody shared
75%
50%
Herbal
70%
Citrus
60%
Fresh
55%
Fruity
35%
Earthy
30%
Sweet
30%

Performance

Y Y - 691
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Y - 691

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y EDP
Y - 691 EDP
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