Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum vs Yves Saint Laurent Y

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

Y Eau de ParfumYves Saint Laurent20184.4★

84% alikevs

Yves Saint Laurent YYves Saint Laurent20173.9★

The difference in plain words

Y Eau de Parfum and Yves Saint Laurent Y are very similar; both have Apple, Ginger and Bergamot. Y Eau de Parfum leans more herbal, while Yves Saint Laurent Y leans aldehydic. Y Eau de Parfum lasts longer and projects more; it is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingY Eau de Parfum

Stronger projectionY Eau de Parfum

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentY Eau de Parfum

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Y Eau de Parfum ● Yves Saint Laurent Y

Both share: Apple · Ginger · Bergamot · Sage · Geranium · Cedar · Vetiver

Only in Y Eau de Parfum: Juniper Berries · Amberwood · Tonka Bean · Olibanum

Only in Yves Saint Laurent Y: Aldehydes · Lemon · Mint · Violet Leaf · Pineapple · Ambergris · Musk · Balsam Fir +1

Community votes

Y Eau de Parfum ← · → Yves Saint Laurent Y

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

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

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Y Eau de Parfum +14

Sillage / projection

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 →

Y Eau de Parfum +12

Price value≈ even

Night-nessY Eau de Parfum +21

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

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