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Y Eau de Parfum Intense, Yves Saint Laurent
Aromatic · 2023

Y Eau de Parfum Intense

by Yves Saint Laurent
Rating4.2 ★ 3,346 votes
GenderMen
Year2023
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticFresh SpicyWoody
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageLong Lasting
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
9 notes
topfirst impression
Juniper BerriesGingerBergamot
heartthe character
SageLavenderGeranium
basethe foundation
VetiverPatchouliCedar

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
62
fleetingeternal
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 →
41
intimateenormous
Price value45
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean90
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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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 →
top 8
AromaticFresh SpicyWoodyHerbalCitrusEarthyLavenderPatchouli
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Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Herbal
Citrus
Earthy
Lavender
Patchouli

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
5%
moderate
39%
long lasting
50%
eternal
4%
Sillage
intimate
8%
moderate
65%
strong
24%
enormous
4%
Season
spring
29%
summer
28%
fall
26%
winter
17%
Time of day
day
55%
night
45%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
4%
more male
24%
male
70%
Value
way overpriced
6%
overpriced
25%
ok
53%
good value
13%
great value
3%

What people say

What people love
refinedmaturescentcleansoapylavenderjuniperprofilemodernmasculineprofessionalaesthetic
What people criticise
lacksoriginalsignaturegreenapplenotemisleadingnamesignificantperformanceintensitypremium

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Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotGingerJuniperLavenderGeraniumSagePatchouliCedarVetiver
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Sage

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The Y line

8 versions
Original2017ves Saint Laurent Y
More Fresh, Green
Less Herbal
Fades sooner
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2018Eau de Parfum
More Fruity, Fresh
Less Earthy
Projects more
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2021Le Parfum
More Fresh, Fruity
Less Earthy
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2020Eau Fraiche
More Green, Fresh
Less Herbal
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2025Iced Cologne
More Green, Amber
Less Citrus
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2019Live
More White Floral, Fresh
Less Earthy
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Y Eau de Parfum Intense are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Juniper Berries and Ginger, reveals Sage and Lavender at its heart, and dries down to Vetiver and Patchouli. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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