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-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
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Y Live Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange Blossom100%
Heartas listed
Ginger59%
Bergamot41%
Baseas listed
Juniper61%
Sage39%

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
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.

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

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

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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