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Yves Saint Laurent 2022 EDT

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Y

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Yves Saint Laurent Y is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Y opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Frankincense, and Ambergris. Yves Saint Laurent's Y carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

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.
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Energetic
Y Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

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About

Y Eau de Toilette opens with an effervescent burst of aldehydes and juicy bergamot, immediately projecting a sense of clarity and modern freshness. Ginger adds a lively kick, leading into a heart of smooth lavender, green clary sage, and crisp geranium. As it dries down, subtle cedar and resinous olibanum emerge, supported by elegant vanilla and a hint of salty ambergris. The result is a sleek, energetic fougère - vibrant, aromatic, and unmistakably contemporary.