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Y Le Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent
Aromatic · 2021

Y Le Parfum

by Yves Saint Laurent
Rating4.4 ★ 6,082 votes
GenderMen
Year2021
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticFresh SpicyFresh
Best for springNighttime 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 →
11 notes
topfirst impression
AppleAldehydesGrapefruitGinger
heartthe character
LavenderSageGeranium
basethe foundation
Tonka BeanCedarOlibanumPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
65
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 value46
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 · +2 more
AromaticFresh SpicyFreshFruityHerbalLavenderWoodyAldehydic
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Main accords

top 10
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Fruity
Herbal
Lavender
Woody
Aldehydic
Citrus
Amber

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
1%
weak
4%
moderate
36%
long lasting
55%
eternal
5%
Sillage
intimate
6%
moderate
66%
strong
25%
enormous
3%
Season
spring
27%
summer
23%
fall
27%
winter
23%
Time of day
day
49%
night
51%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
5%
more male
26%
male
68%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
25%
ok
55%
good value
13%
great value
3%

What people say

What people love
greatdaynightwearwellmadeelegantamazingscenttrailblindbuy
What people criticise
moderateprojectioncomparedotherflankerspotentiallyredundantownersedp

Smells similar

by scent profile
97% match
Yeah! Parfum Maison Alhambra
Maison Alhambra
fresh spicyaldehydic
93% match
Y Eau de Parfum Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
aromaticherbal
93% match
Fakhar Black Lattafa Perfumes
Lattafa Perfumes
aromaticlavender
89% match
Y Eau de Parfum Intense Yves Saint Laurent
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aromaticherbal

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

GrapefruitGingerAppleAldehydesLavenderGeraniumSagePatchouliCedarTonka BeanOlibanum
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Sage

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The Y line

8 versions
Original2017ves Saint Laurent Y
More Green, Musky
Less Herbal
Fades sooner
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2018Eau de Parfum
More Green, Warm Spicy
Less Lavender
Projects more
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2023Eau de Parfum Intense
More Earthy, Patchouli
Less Fresh
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2020Eau Fraiche
More Green
Less Fruity
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2025Iced Cologne
More Green, Patchouli
Less Fruity
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2019Live
More White Floral, Soft Spicy
Less Fruity
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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 Le Parfum are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Apple and Aldehydes, reveals Lavender and Sage at its heart, and dries down to Tonka Bean and Cedar. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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