Yves Saint Laurent
Y Le Parfum (2025)
“Y EDP took the elevator down to the cabin in the woods.”
A 2025 Le Parfum entry in YSL's Y line by Dominique Ropion — a minimal three-note composition of geranium, pine, and fir balsam over a patchouli base. Greener and more aromatic than the Y EDP. Versatile across all four seasons, day-to-night.
The take
What works
- ●Pine-fir balsam pairing reads forest at dusk — moodier and darker than the EDP
- ●Ropion's signature density: rich, resinous, projects without shouting
- ●Genuinely different from Y EDP and Y Elixir — a third lane, not a flanker recolor
Trade-offs
- ●The pine note divides the room — some read it as Christmas tree, others as luxury cabin
- ●$185 puts it in Creed-adjacent territory without Creed-adjacent pedigree
Notes
Top
GeraniumMid
PineBase
Patchouli
Fir BalsamPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Y Le Parfum (2025) smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Azzaro Azzaro Chrome Parfum (80%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Parfum (71%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP Intense (68%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Y Le Parfum (2025) last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 85/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Y Le Parfum (2025)?
Versatile across seasons, with a slight edge toward spring, works day or night. Suited to date night, night out.
Is Y Le Parfum (2025) worth it?
At $105–$190, yes for this tier. Pine-fir balsam pairing reads forest at dusk — moodier and darker than the EDP. Ropion's signature density: rich, resinous, projects without shouting.
Details
- Perfumer
- Dominique Ropion
- Collection
- Y