Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Aromatic
100%
Woody
79%
Fresh Spicy
74%
Warm Spicy
69%
Amber
69%
Fruity
66%
Fresh
60%
Herbal
59%
Citrus
58%
Green
54%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Woody, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Y Eau de ParfumbyYves Saint Laurentis a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men.Y Eau de Parfumwas launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Apple, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Sage, Juniper Berries and Geranium; base notes are Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Olibanum.YSL is introducing a new version of Y fragrance - Y Eau De Parfum - packaged in a darker bottle.Y Eau de Parfum, is coming out on the global market in September 2018 as "a seductive fragrance interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent's iconic white T-shirt and black jacket."Perfumer Dominique Ropion constructed the new composition as deep, fresh and masculine, with aromatic, spicy, woody and fougere features.Top notes: bergamot, ginger, appleHeart: sage, geranium, juniper berriesBase: vetiver, cedar, tonka, amber woods, olibanumThe fragrance is available as a 60 and 100 ml of Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Y Eau de Parfum office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.