Yves Saint Laurent 2018 EDP

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by Dominique Ropion

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Yves Saint Laurent Y is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dominique Ropion. Y opens with Bergamot, Ginger, Juniper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Yves Saint Laurent's Y carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Energetic
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Y Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
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

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.

Best 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.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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 Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a masterfully blended aromatic fougère that fuses the bracing freshness of bergamot and green apple with spicy ginger and a sharp aldehydic sparkle. In the heart, herbal sage, lavender, and juniper create a cool, invigorating energy, balanced by the floral nuance of geranium. The base grounds the scent with smoky vetiver, smooth cedar, earthy patchouli, and a whisper of frankincense, leaving a sophisticated, subtly woody trail. Clean, uplifting, yet assertive - this is a scent for the ambitious, modern man.

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