Score

85/100

Yves Saint Laurent

Y Eau Fraiche

2020Claire Liégent, Dominique Ropion

“Frozen lemon and ginger on cedar — Y's coldest cousin, summer-only, slightly bitter on the dry-down.”

fresh spicy

aromatic

citrus

A 2020 flanker to YSL's 2017 Y EDT, composed by Claire Liégent and Dominique Ropion: lemon and ginger open over mint and lavender, settling on olibanum. Fresh-spicy and aromatic accords lead, with citrus and a green edge from the mint. It keeps the line's fresh-spicy structure but reads lighter and cooler. A summer daytime scent, with spring close behind.

$100–$200

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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

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The Y line

Popular

All 87

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

4–6 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

Fit

Best in summer, during the day. Spring works too. Leans masculine.

When

Spring, 80%, works
Summer, 100%, best
Fall, 15%
Winter, 5%
Day, 89%, best
Night, 13%

Occasions

Everyday Office

Gender

Leans masculine

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 Y Live (78%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Parfum (71%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Iced Cologne (70%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Y Eau Fraiche last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Y Eau Fraiche?

Y Eau Fraiche is best in summer, during the day. Spring works too. It suits everyday wear and the office.

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.