Y Elixir
“Y Elixir by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance for men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fresh spicy, aromatic composition with a lavender undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2024 and crafted by master perfumer Dominique Ropion, Y Elixir by Yves Saint Laurent is a deep woody-spicy take on the iconic Y fragrance. It opens with a crisp lavender heart, sourced exclusively from Provence for its distinctive freshness, which contrasts beautifully against the rich and warm base of oud and frankincense. The composition captures the essence of a self-accomplished man, blending exceptional raw materials into an enigmatic and intensely rich experience.
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Application Tips
One to two sprays is enough, as the lavender top notes are bright but fleeting. The oud and frankincense base take time to bloom, so give it a few minutes to settle on your skin before heading out. This fragrance reads best close to the skin rather than across a room.
Dominique Ropion
Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where fresh herbs meet the warmth of leather and resinous incense.
Fig. 01 — Y Elixir, Yves Saint Laurent
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