Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Y Eau de Parfum EDP
“The reliable friend you always call — never disappoints, never surprises.”
What YSL calls a 'white and dark fougère' — Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent's 2018 EDP pairs an apple-bergamot top with a sage-geranium heart and a dark amberwood-tonka base. Released a year after the 2017 EDT original, now the better-received member of the Y line and one of YSL's best-selling men's fragrances. A reliable compliment-getter.
The take
What works
- ●Apple-sage freshness that reads modern and clean
- ●Reliable projection without being aggressive
- ●Transitions from office to evening without effort
Trade-offs
- ●Lacks the character to be a signature
- ●Gets overshadowed by the Intense version
Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 6 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's a cheaper alternative to YSL Y Eau de Parfum?
Armaf Odyssey Mega matches at 91% similarity in our database. $22–$28 vs $110–$120 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does YSL Y Eau de Parfum smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (87%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Live (87%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Toilette (87%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does YSL Y Eau de Parfum last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear YSL Y Eau de Parfum?
Strongest in spring and summer, works day or night. Suited to office, date night, casual.
Is YSL Y Eau de Parfum worth it?
At $110–$120, yes for this tier. Apple-sage freshness that reads modern and clean. Reliable projection without being aggressive.
Details
- Perfumer
- Dominique Ropion, Claire Liégent
- Collection
- Y