Y EDT

Yves Saint Laurent by Dominique Ropion, Claire Liégent Original
54%

253 YSL Y EDP

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Y Eau de Toilette bottle Y EDT
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M Gender M
2022 Year -
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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 - 253 YSL Y EDP
Tracks Y's aldehyde-bergamot-ginger opening and sage-geranium heart well, swapping the original's tonka sweetness for extra incense and balsam fir, a drier, fresher finish overall.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EDT
253 YSL Y EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 25%
Aldehydes 34% vs 20%
Ginger 30% vs 20%
Only in 253 YSL Y
Lemon 17% Mint 17%
Shared Notes
Geranium 28% vs 16%
Only in Y
Lavender 38% Clary Sage 34%
Only in 253 YSL Y
Sage 24% Violet Leaf 21% Apple 21% Pineapple 17%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 27% vs 18%
Cedar 24% vs 18%
Only in Y
Vanilla 25% Frankincense 24%
Only in 253 YSL Y
Musk 17% Vetiver 17% Canadian Fir Balsam 15% Incense 13%

Accords

Y 253 YSL Y
95%
Fresh Spicy
90%
Aromatic
50%
80%
Citrus
45%
70%
Aldehydic
70%
Herbal
60%
Amber
50%
Woody
55%
Fresh
50%
Fresh Spicy
95%
Aromatic shared
90%
50%
Citrus shared
80%
45%
Aldehydic
70%
Herbal
70%
Amber
60%
Woody shared
50%
55%
Fresh
50%

Performance

Y 253 YSL Y
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

253 YSL Y

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Autumn

Fresh citrus-aromatic profile suits spring and early autumn best.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Clean and versatile enough for the office as well as casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
54%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y EDT
253 YSL Y EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £74.90 Notino - 60ml Buy Best Value £75.01 Paco Perfumerias - 100ml - £0.75/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £31.49 Perfumes Zag Zodiak - 100ml Buy Best Value £31.49 Perfumes Zag Zodiak - 100ml - £0.31/ml Buy
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60ml
eBay UK £0.58/ml £34.84 Buy Notino £1.25/ml £74.90 Buy
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100ml
eBay UK Cheapest 100ml £0.75/ml £74.94 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.75/ml £75.01 Buy Perfume Click £0.80/ml £79.65 Buy Notino £0.82/ml £81.70 Buy
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