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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
Y Le Parfum
The quiet intensity of an early morning meeting in a minimalist office, where crisp citrus and aromatic herbs mingle with warm woods.
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Y Le ParfumPremium · $100–250
61%Similar accords, often for lessFakhar Black · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by Yves Saint Laurent, Y Le Parfum is an Oriental Fougère fragrance created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Praised for its liftd performance and a more sophisticated twist on the Y DNA, this composition opens with aldehydes and grapefruit, creating a fresh spicy and aromatic contrast before settling into a heart of lavender, sage, and geranium. The base notes of tonka bean, cedar, olibanum, and patchouli add warmth and depth.
The original 2021 edition was discontinued relatively quickly and is now sought after at inflated resale prices, before being succeeded by a reformulated 2025 edition.
One spritz is sufficient — the aldehydic opening is bright but fades within two hours. The tonka bean and woody base notes carry through the day, making it perfect for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Y Le Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent
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Claire Liégent
Claire Liégent was born in the Champagne region and grew up in her father's restaurant, developing an early sensitivity to scent.
Co-created with Dominique Ropion
The Y line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 5%.