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503 | Ysair

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Blossom Perfumery 503 | Ysair is an Eau de Parfum. 503 | Ysair opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Ginger, and Mint, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Apple, and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Canadian Fir Balsam, Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Blossom Perfumery's 503 | Ysair carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

503 | Ysair is Blossom Perfumery's take on YSL's Y Eau de Parfum. The ginger-bergamot opening and sage-geranium heart land close, but the drydown thins out fast and loses the original's amberwood depth, so treat this as a louder, shorter-lived stand-in rather than a true match.
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  • Confident
  • Sharp
  • Office-ready
  • Understated
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503 | Ysair Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Y by Yves Saint Laurent
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent Y, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Wearers put Yves Saint Laurent Y, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office and casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

503 | Ysair opens with a sharp, citrusy rush of bergamot and ginger, spiked with a touch of aldehydes and lemon that gives the first twenty minutes real lift. Once the top notes settle, a green, herbal sage and geranium heart takes over, brightened by a faint apple and pineapple sweetness that keeps things from turning too austere. Where the original YSL Y builds toward a rich amberwood-and-tonka base, this dupe settles for a flatter combination of ambergris, cedar, incense and musk that reads more generic aromatic-woody than fougere. Projection is decent for the first hour but performance tails off noticeably faster than the original, landing closer to skin scent by the four-hour mark. It is a fair everyday desk-and-commute option for anyone who likes the idea of Y but does not need it to last the whole day.

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