Yves Saint Laurent Y
“Yves Saint Laurent Y by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a fresh spicy, aromatic composition with a fresh undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Yves Saint Laurent Y, launched in 2017 and crafted by perfumers Claire Liégent and Dominique Ropion, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that embodies the brand’s commitment to modern sophistication. The composition opens with aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, and lemon, creating a fresh and spicy aura that feels invigorating and contemporary. As the scent evolves, notes of violet leaf, pineapple, sage, and geranium add layers of complexity and depth, leading into an ambergris, musk, cedar, balsam fir, vetiver, and incense base that grounds the fragrance with a warm, woody presence.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to ensure the fresh spicy top notes are noticeable at first, but give it time as the warm base notes emerge after an hour. It’s best suited for daytime wear when its invigorating freshness can carry you through the day.
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 precise click of a briefcase closing in an office — where crisp citrus and aldehydic notes meet the earthy warmth of woods, creating a scent that feels both polished and grounded.
Fig. 01 — Yves Saint Laurent Y, Yves Saint Laurent
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