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Givenchy III vs Yves Saint Laurent Y

Givenchy III and Yves Saint Laurent Y compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Givenchy IIIGivenchy19704.3★
86% alikevs
YYves Saint Laurent19644.2★

The difference in plain words

Givenchy III and Y are very similar; both have Galbanum, Aldehydes and Gardenia. Givenchy III leans more aromatic, while Y leans fruity. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueY
More of a night scentGivenchy III

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Givenchy III ● Y
GreenEarthyWoodyWhite FloralMossyFloralAldehydicAromatic
Both share: Galbanum · Aldehydes · Gardenia · Peach · Hiacynth · Orris Root · Jasmine · Oakmoss · Vetiver · Sandalwood · Patchouli · Amber
Only in Givenchy III: Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Narcissus · Carnation · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Rose · Myrrh · Coconut
Only in Y: Green Notes · Honeysuckle · Mirabelle Plum · Ylang-Ylang · Tuberose · Bulgarian Rose · Civet · Benzoin +1

Community votes

Givenchy III ← · → Y
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
59
60
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
48
48
Price valueY +5
50
55
Night-nessGivenchy III +6
32
26
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Givenchy III profile →Y profile →