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Parfums de Marly Perseus vs Yves Saint Laurent Y

Parfums de Marly Perseus and Yves Saint Laurent Y compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

PerseusParfums de Marly20243.9★
81% alikevs
Yves Saint Laurent YYves Saint Laurent20173.9★

The difference in plain words

Perseus and Yves Saint Laurent Y are very similar; both have Bergamot, Vetiver and Geranium. Perseus leans more woody, while Yves Saint Laurent Y leans fresh. Perseus lasts longer; Yves Saint Laurent Y gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingPerseus
Stronger projectionPerseus
Better perceived valueYves Saint Laurent Y
More of a night scentYves Saint Laurent Y

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 →
● Perseus ● Yves Saint Laurent Y
CitrusAromaticFresh SpicyWoodyAmberFreshGreenFruity
Both share: Bergamot · Vetiver · Geranium · Ambergris · Balsam Fir · Cedar
Only in Perseus: Grapefruit · Black Currant · Green Mandarin · Dry Wood · Cashmere Wood · Tonka Bean
Only in Yves Saint Laurent Y: Aldehydes · Ginger · Lemon · Mint · Apple · Violet Leaf · Pineapple · Sage +2

Community votes

Perseus ← · → Yves Saint Laurent 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 →
Perseus +14
66
52
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 →
Perseus +6
43
37
Price valueYves Saint Laurent Y +22
27
49
Night-nessYves Saint Laurent Y +4
20
24
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Perseus profile →Yves Saint Laurent Y profile →