Dominique RopionThe nose · 344 fragrances · also made La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
Y Elixir
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where fresh herbs meet the warmth of leather and resinous incense.
Smells likelavender
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Y ElixirPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessCool Elixir · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares lavender and oud8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Y Elixir, Yves Saint Laurent
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
The Y line
10 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalY ElixirYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Davidoff · 2025Cool ElixirShares Lavender and Oudunder $40★ 3.97 (724)54%Match
Lacoste Fragrances · 2025L.12.12 Silver GreyShares Lavender, Geranium and Frankincense$40–100★ 3.64 (129)44%Match
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With Dior Sauvage Parfum
Adds citrus, woody and vanilla; shares four accords.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 20%.