Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Y Eau de Toilette EDT
“Fresh, clean, reliable — the everyday EDT that never causes problems.”
The original of YSL's Y line — Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent's 2017 launch, which later spawned the EDP (2018), Le Parfum, and Live flankers. A fresh-aromatic-fougère masculine led by aldehydes and bergamot at the top, with an ambergris-musk drydown. Most popular in spring and summer, leaning daytime. Sits in the same fresh-fougère lane as Bleu de Chanel EDT and the Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême.
The take
What works
- ●Apple-sage-amberwood combination is clean, modern, and versatile
- ●Accessible entry into the Y family before committing to EDP/Intense
- ●Hot-weather daytime go-to
Trade-offs
- ●Longevity is the weak point — gone by lunchtime in hot weather
- ●The EDP Intense outperforms it at nearly every level
Notes
Top
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Ginger
Lemon
MintMid
Apple
Violet Leaf
Pineapple
Sage
GeraniumBase
Ambergris
Musk
Cedar
Vetiver
Balsam Fir
IncensePerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 1 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 Y Eau de Toilette smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent Y Live (85%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (66%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP Intense (58%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does YSL Y Eau de Toilette last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 60/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear YSL Y Eau de Toilette?
Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, casual.
Is YSL Y Eau de Toilette worth it?
At $80–$130, yes for this tier. Apple-sage-amberwood combination is clean, modern, and versatile. Accessible entry into the Y family before committing to EDP/Intense.
Details
- Perfumer
- Dominique Ropion, Claire Liégent
- Collection
- Y