Yves Saint Laurent
Y Eau Fraiche
“Frozen lemon and ginger on cedar — Y's coldest cousin, summer-only, slightly bitter on the dry-down.”
The take
What works
- ●Lemon-ginger-pepper zingy frosty Y flanker
- ●Summery sporty refreshing dry-down
Trade-offs
- ●Linear simplistic vs original Y
- ●Generic woody shower-gel dry-down
Notes
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Performance
When to wear
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Y Eau Fraiche smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Toilette (82%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Live (78%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Parfum (71%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Y Eau Fraiche last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 55/100) with moderate projection.
When should you wear Y Eau Fraiche?
Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning.
Is Y Eau Fraiche worth it?
At $100–$200, yes for this tier. Lemon-ginger-pepper zingy frosty Y flanker. Summery sporty refreshing dry-down.
Details
- Perfumer
- Claire Liégent