Yves Saint Laurent 2023 Edp

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Y Intense

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 10%
Fruity 1%
Green 25%
Sweet 3%
Warm 14%
Woody 30%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 24%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
76%
Herbal
54%
Earthy
48%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

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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.