Eau de Parfum2018
Y Eau de Parfum
Also asParfum · 2021 →

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Yves Saint Laurent  ·  Sold as masculine

Y Eau de Parfum

The crispness of an early morning walk in a city park where fresh air meets the subtle warmth of the rising sun.

4.4129,314 ratingsA community favourite
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
aromaticfresh spicywoodyfruityfreshamber

Smells likea Christmas tree

Y Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting65% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak1%
Weak3%
Moderate31%
Long lasting58%
Eternal6%
SillageModerate48% say strong or enormous
Intimate4%
Moderate48%
Strong43%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Summer
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine95%
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Unisex4%
♀
Feminine1%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2018 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by Claire Liégent and Dominique Ropion, Y Eau de Parfum is a blend of aromatic freshness and woody warmth. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of bergamot and ginger, giving way to a heart of apple and sage that adds a crisp, fruity edge. At its core, it settles into amberwood, cedar, and vetiver, creating an earthy depth that feels both modern and lasting.

Y Eau de Parfum has quickly become a staple in the YSL fragrance lineup for its balance between freshness and warmth, capturing the essence of contemporary elegance.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are enough to capture its essence. The citrus and ginger notes fade within a couple of hours, so apply it closer to skin for the best longevity. This fragrance is better suited for cooler weather when the woody base can shine without overpowering.

Fig. 01 — Y Eau de Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent

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Claire Liégent portrait
03 · The nose

Claire Liégent

Claire Liégent was born in the Champagne region and grew up in her father's restaurant, developing an early sensitivity to scent.

46fragrances

Co-created with Dominique Ropion

The Y line

10 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Yves Saint Laurent

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.41/ 5 · 29,314 ratings

A community favourite: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 6%.

Love62%
Like25%
OK7%
Dislike4%
Hate2%
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