“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
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Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall and evenings work too. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 100%, best
- Summer, 98%, best
- Fall, 83%, works
- Winter, 54%
- Day, 97%, best
- Night, 78%, works
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
- Near-exact
Armaf
Odyssey Mega
$20–$35
- Near-exact
YSL
Y Eau de Toilette
- Near-exact
Dossier
Aromatic Pineapple
$20–$35
- Very close
Lattafa
Fakhar Black
$20–$30
- Very close
YSL
Y Le Parfum
- Very close
YSL
Y Live
- Very close
YSL
Y Iced
- Close
YSL
Y EDP Intense
- Close
YSL
Y
- Close
YSL
Y Eau Fraiche
- Close
YSL
Y Le Parfum (2025)
- Close
YSL
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Hunter Intense
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Kouros Silver
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Ralph's Club Parfum
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Hawas EDP
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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. $20–$35 vs $95–$130 — 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: Dossier Aromatic Pineapple (100%), Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black (86%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (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) with heavy sillage.
When should you wear YSL Y Eau de Parfum?
YSL Y Eau de Parfum is best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall and evenings work too. It suits everyday wear, the office, and date nights.
Is YSL Y Eau de Parfum worth it?
At $95–$130, yes for this tier. Apple-sage freshness that reads modern and clean. Reliable projection without being aggressive.