Yves Saint Laurent 2025 EDT

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Y Iced Cologne

by Dominique Ropion

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Yves Saint Laurent Y Iced Cologne is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Dominique Ropion. Y Iced Cologne opens with Ice and Mint, settles into a heart of Sage, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Ambroxan. Yves Saint Laurent's Y Iced Cologne carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Y Iced Cologne isn't quite the mint bomb some hoped for. While it offers a fresh, clean opening, many find it quickly settles into a familiar 'blue' scent profile, making it a safe choice but one that might not stand out from the crowd or justify its price tag.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Y Iced Cologne Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint64%
Ice36%
Heartas listed
Sage100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli58%
Ambroxan42%

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
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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate performance makes it excellent for casual wear, gym, and office settings where it won't overpower. While pleasant on a date, its generic 'blue' character might not leave a memorable impression, and it's too casual for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

A brisk opening of cooling mint and an icy blast wakes up the senses. This quickly transitions into an aromatic heart where more herbaceous mint intertwines with sage, leading to a clean, fresh, and slightly green character. The base settles into a modern masculine blend of earthy patchouli and smooth ambroxan, providing a familiar blue fragrance warmth.

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