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Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum vs Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
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Notes
Top
AppleGingerBergamot
Heart
SageJuniper BerriesGeranium
Base
AmberwoodTonka BeanCedarVetiverOlibanum
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fresh spicy
98%
Woody
81%
Fruity
71%
Fresh
67%
Amber
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Y Eau de Parfum was launched in 2018. Y Eau de Parfum was created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Top notes are Apple, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Sage, Juniper Berries and Geranium; base notes are Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Olibanum. YSL is introducing a new version of Y fragrance - Y Eau De Parfum - packaged in a darker bottle.Y Eau de Parfum, is coming out on the global market in September 2018 as "a seductive fragrance interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent's iconic white T-shirt and black jacket." Perfumer Dominique Ropion constructed the new composition as deep, fresh and masculine, with aromatic, spicy, woody and fougere features. Top notes: bergamot, ginger, apple Heart: sage, geranium, juniper berries Base: vetiver, cedar, tonka, amber woods, olibanumThe fragrance is available as a 60 and 100 ml of Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitGingerBergamot
Heart
AkigalawoodLycheeCedarwood
Base
AmberwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka Bean
Accords
Woody
100%
Citrus
78%
Fresh spicy
63%
Aromatic
56%
Warm spicy
53%
Oud
53%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Jordi Fernández. Top notes are Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Akigalawood, Lychee and Cedarwood; base notes are Amberwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is a new fragrance for women and men launched in 2024. This intense, lavish interpretation of the original creation opens with a refreshing blast of bergamot, luscious grapefruit, and spicy ginger. The heart is composed of the woody opulence of cedarwood and akigala wood with subtle undertones of lychee. The blend settles on the warmth of amberwood and tonka bean, along with dry patchouli and vetiver for added depth and character.
Notes in Common
31% sharedShared (5)
GingerBergamotAmberwoodTonka BeanVetiver
Only in Y Eau de Parfum
AppleSageJuniper BerriesGeraniumCedarOlibanum
Only in The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
GrapefruitAkigalawoodLycheeCedarwoodPatchouli
Rating
4.41vs4.41
Ratings
29,314vs1,169
Concentration
EDPvsExtrait
Launch Year
2018vs2024
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.41 from 29,314 ratings vs 4.41 from 1,169).
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Y Eau de Parfum versus "strong" for The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Ex Nihilo is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Yves Saint Laurent is premium (typically $100–250).
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