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Yves Saint Laurent 2024 Parfum

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Y Elixir

by Dominique Ropion

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Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir is a Parfum launched in 2024, created by Dominique Ropion. Y Elixir opens with Lavender, settles into a heart of Geranium, and dries down to a base of Oud and Frankincense. Yves Saint Laurent's Y Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

A new level of intensity in the Y line, this elixir fuses lavender, incense, and oud for a rich, mysterious signature that commands attention. Not for the timid, it projects confidence and modern refinement.
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Warm resinous incense, oud, and amber make Y Elixir ideal for fall and winter, providing depth and richness in cool weather. It can suit spring evenings but is generally too intense for most summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, opulent presence and incense-oud base are best reserved for formal, evening, or romantic settings. Too commanding for sport or most work environments unless used sparingly.

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About

Y Elixir envelops you in a dense cloud of aromatic lavender and crisp geranium, immediately seasoned with spicy warmth. As it settles, incense and oud emerge with leathery, resinous depth, underscored by hints of rose and herbal nuances. The scent feels both luminous and shadowy, seamlessly blending classic fougere freshness with a dark, ambery richness. It's a sophisticated, enigmatic scent that lingers powerfully, wrapping the wearer in an aura of modern masculinity.