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Score
87/100

Yves Saint Laurent

YSL MYSLF EDP

2023

Understated luxury without the peacocking — for the person who doesn't need to announce themselves.

YSL MYSLF
citrus
white floral
patchouli

Built on a deliberately spare progression — Calabrian bergamot at the top, Tunisian orange blossom at the heart, ambrofix and patchouli at the base — Christophe Raynaud's 2023 launch for Yves Saint Laurent ran in the opposite direction from the pyramid-heavy designer releases of the era. The minimalist composition reads as one continuous fresh-clean masculine rather than a top/mid/base arc.

The take

What works

  • Bergamot-rose-patchouli triangle that achieves genuine elegance
  • Versatile enough for office through evening
  • Ambrette gives it a natural skin-scent quality others lack

Trade-offs

  • Projection is soft — don't expect a presence in a room
  • The story is better than the sillage

Notes

Top

Calabrian BergamotCalabrian BergamotBergamotBergamot

Mid

Tunisian Orange BlossomTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

AmbrofixAmbrofixPatchouliPatchouli

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring100%
Summer97%
Fall80%
Winter43%
Day95%
Night68%

Occasions

OfficeDate nightCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

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Earned a spot in 2 of our editorial picks

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does YSL MYSLF smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Le Parfum (86%), Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L’Absolu (84%), Versace Versace Man Eau Fraîche Extrême (66%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does YSL MYSLF last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear YSL MYSLF?

Strongest in spring and summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, date night, casual.

Is YSL MYSLF worth it?

At $90–$145, yes for this tier. Bergamot-rose-patchouli triangle that achieves genuine elegance. Versatile enough for office through evening.

Details

Perfumer
Christophe Raynaud