Y Eau Fraiche
“Y Eau Fraiche by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a fresh spicy, aromatic composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Y Eau Fraiche by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumers Claire Liégent and Dominique Ropion, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that embodies the freshness of crisp morning air. The composition opens with lemon and ginger, cutting through with a bright, invigorating quality before settling into a heart of mint, lavender, and geranium. These notes bring an aromatic green depth that balances well against juniper berries and olibanum, creating a sense of grounded freshness. The base of cedar adds warmth without heaviness, ensuring the fragrance remains light yet substantial.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Start with one spray to the chest; the citrus and spicy top notes will make their presence felt immediately. The base of cedar warms up over time, so it's best applied at least an hour before you need it to be fully settled. This fragrance reads better close to skin than from a distance.
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.
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The sharp clarity of a brisk walk through an urban park — where lemon and ginger notes sparkle like morning dew, while mint and lavender offer the cool, soothing touch of nature.
Fig. 01 — Y Eau Fraiche, Yves Saint Laurent
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