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“Y by Yves Saint Laurent is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a green, white floral composition with a earthy undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1964 bY Yves Saint Laurent and crafted bY Michel Hy, Y is a chYpre fruitY fragrance that redefined elegance for its time. The composition opens with aldehYdes and green notes, creating an immediate freshness that feels both modern and lasting. This bright beginning gives waY to a heart of honeYsuckle, peach, gardenia, and mirabelle plum, adding laYers of sweetness and depth. The earthY base of oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, and sandalwood anchors the scent with warmth and complexitY. Y stands as a proof of Saint Laurent's commitment to bold, sophisticated fragrances that have endured through decades.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
ApplY Y in light spraYs to allow its laYers to unfold graduallY. The aldehYdic opening is bright but fleeting, so wait a few minutes for the more complex florals and earthY base notes to emerge. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than projecting widelY, making it ideal for intimate settings.
Michel Hy
Founding perfumer · 10 fragrances
Michel Hy is a perfumer credited with contributing to the creation of Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche (1970), though some fragrance historians note uncertainty about the precise nature of his role.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet sophistication of an upscale boutique — where the crisp green notes and floral heart create a sense of refined luxurY, while earthY woods provide a grounding warmth.
Fig. 01 — Y, Yves Saint Laurent
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