Yves Saint Laurent 2018 EDP

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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, an aromatic-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.

Confident
Fresh
Modern
Clean
Energetic

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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Aromatic

95%

Fresh Spicy

85%

Woody

75%

Herbal

70%

Citrus

60%

Earthy

30%

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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.

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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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