The line, compared

Every Y, compared

10 fragrances in Yves Saint Laurent’s Y line, from 1964 to 2025. Ratings, lasting power and season come from wearers’ votes; accords show what each one adds to the original.

Most worn: Y Eau de Parfum29,314 ratings
Highest rated: Y Eau de Parfum4.41 of 5
Longest lasting: Y Eau de Parfum6.6 of 10

Y Eau de Parfum

Launched: 2018
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.41 · 29,314 ratings
Lasting power: 6.6 of 10
Best in: spring, summer
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds aromatic and fresh spicy to the original's profile.

Y Le Parfum

Launched: 2021
Concentration: Parfum
Rating: 4.38 · 6,280 ratings
Lasting power: 6.4 of 10
Best in: spring, fall
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds aromatic and fresh spicy and fresh to the original's profile.

Y Eau de Parfum Intense

Launched: 2023
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.18 · 3,624 ratings
Lasting power: 6.2 of 10
Best in: spring, summer
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds aromatic and fresh spicy to the original's profile.

Y Eau de Toilette

Launched: 2022
Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Rating: 4.22 · 2,293 ratings
Lasting power: 5.6 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds fresh spicy and aromatic to the original's profile.

Y Elixir

Launched: 2024
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 3.79 · 2,109 ratings
Lasting power: 6.5 of 10
Best in: spring, fall
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds fresh spicy and aromatic and lavender to the original's profile.

Y Iced Cologne

Launched: 2025
Concentration: Cologne
Rating: 4.25 · 1,789 ratings
Lasting power: 6.2 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds aromatic and fresh spicy to the original's profile.

Y Eau Fraiche

Launched: 2020
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.23 · 1,277 ratings
Lasting power: 5.0 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds fresh spicy and aromatic and citrus to the original's profile.

The original

Launched: 1964
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.17 · 1,260 ratings
Lasting power: 6.0 of 10
Best in: spring
Most wearers say: feminine

Leads with green, white floral, earthy.

Y Live

Launched: 2019
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.09 · 953 ratings
Lasting power: 5.6 of 10
Best in: spring, summer
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds fresh spicy and aromatic and citrus to the original's profile.

Y Le Parfum 2025

Launched: 2025
Concentration: Parfum
Rating: 3.94 · 904 ratings
Lasting power: 6.2 of 10
Best in: spring, fall
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds fresh spicy and aromatic to the original's profile.