Yves Saint Laurent 2019 EDT

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Y Live

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Yves Saint Laurent Y Live is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Y Live opens with Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Bergamot and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Juniper and Sage. Yves Saint Laurent's Y Live carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

Y Live is a divisive one - some hail it as the best 'Y' flanker, a 'compliment magnet' that improves upon the original, while others dismiss it as a 'boring', 'generic' shower gel scent. If you're a fan of fresh-sweet designers, it's worth a sniff.
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
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Y Live Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Aromatic
97%
Citrus
86%
White Floral
65%
Herbal
56%
Fresh
54%

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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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate performance make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. While appealing and a 'compliment getter', it's not quite special enough for formal events, and its performance variability means it's less ideal for dates where longevity is key. Fresh spicy-aromatic accords lean well to casual and sport.

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About

It opens with a bright burst of orange blossom and bergamot, immediately invigorating and clean. This vibrant start leads to a fresh-spicy heart thanks to ginger, adding a modern zing. The dry down settles into an aromatic and slightly woody base with juniper and sage, maintaining a sense of freshness throughout. It’s an easy-wearing, mass-appealing scent that leans into a familiar clean aesthetic.

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