Yohji Yamamoto 2013 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Y-3 Black Label

by Dorothée Piot

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Yohji Yamamoto Y-3 Black Label is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Dorothée Piot. Y-3 Black Label opens with Marigold, Cardamom, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Cedar, Lavender, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 Black Label carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Y-3 Black Label is a spicy, woody masculine scent, with cardamom and pepper over cedar, vetiver and tonka bean. It is dark and dry, suited to cool weather and evenings.
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Y-3 Black Label Eau de Toilette bottle

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Y-3 Black Label opens with marigold, cardamom and elemi, a spicy and slightly resinous start. The heart brings cedar, lavender and pepper, adding a dry woody and aromatic feel. The base of tonka bean, vetiver and patchouli is earthy, warm and slightly sweet. It is a masculine scent that feels bold and grounded, with a dry, woody character from top to bottom.

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