Yves Saint Laurent 2024 Parfum

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Y Elixir

by Dominique Ropion

Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir is a Parfum launched in 2024, created by Dominique Ropion. The fragrance opens with Lavender, settles into a heart of Geranium, and dries down to a base of Frankincense and Oud.

Our verdict on Y Elixir: Statement

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.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
Y Elixir bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 33%
Fruity 0%
Green 17%
Sweet 5%
Warm 14%
Woody 12%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Aromatic
85%
Amber
60%
Herbal
50%
Warm Spicy
25%

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 100%

Heart Notes

Geranium 100%

Base Notes

Frankincense 56% Oud 44%

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

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