Y Eau de Toilette
“Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a fresh spicy, aromatic composition with a aldehydic undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Y Eau de Toilette, launched in 2022 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by perfumers Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent, is a composition that balances freshness with warmth. It opens with aldehydes and bergamot, creating an aromatic and vibrant top note that feels crisp and invigorating. This freshness gives way to the spicy notes of ginger and clary sage, which add depth and complexity. The heart of lavender and geranium softens these sharp edges, while the base of ambergris, vanilla, cedar, and olibanum brings a rich, woody warmth that lingers on the skin.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light sprays to allow the top notes to shine before they give way to the rich base. It pairs well with cooler weather but can also be worn year-round for a balanced scent profile.
Claire Liégent
Founding perfumer · 46 fragrances
Claire Liégent was born in the Champagne region and grew up in her father's restaurant, developing an early sensitivity to scent. She trained at ISIPCA from 2007 and apprenticed at Symrise, then worked at IFF and IFF-LMR in Grasse before moving to Takasago, where she has created fragrances for Giorgio Armani, Lancôme, and Yves Saint Laurent, including YSL Y. In 2012 she co-founded the Parisian niche boutique Nose.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when sunlight hits freshly cut grass — where bright, clean notes of citrus and spice meet the earthy richness of wood and amber.
Fig. 01 — Y Eau de Toilette, Yves Saint Laurent
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