Yves Saint Laurent 2023 EDP

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Y Intense

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Y Intense opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's Y Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive take on the Y DNA, Y Intense trades the playful apple sweetness for a more grown-up, earthy aromatic vibe. While some find it too generic or synthetic, others champion its refined masculinity and impressive performance, making it a love-it-or-hate-it proposition.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Fresh
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Y Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

This scent is a versatile all-rounder, excellent for daily wear, including the office, thanks to its clean and inoffensive nature. Its strong projection is noted, but the underlying fresh and mature profile prevents it from becoming overwhelming in most settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Y Intense kicks off with a sharp, zesty burst of ginger and bergamot, brightened by the clean, almost gin-like juniper berries. This vibrant opening mellows into a sophisticated heart of aromatic sage, fresh geranium, and soothing lavender. The drydown unveils a grounding base where earthy patchouli and vetiver mingle with dry cedar, creating a woody, masculine finish that leans away from the youthful sweetness of its predecessors.

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