“Apple, sage, and lavender — Y at its most polished, day-to-night for the unadventurous.”
The 2021 Le Parfum concentration of YSL's Y, extending the line built around the 2018 EDP. Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent keep the apple-and-ginger opening and lavender heart, then add olibanum to a warmer, slightly resinous base. Aromatic and fresh-spicy accords lead, with fruity and herbal facets beneath. Unusually even across all four seasons, and versatile day-to-night.
The take
What works
- ●Apple-aldehyde-ginger versatile masculine evolution of Y
- ●Safe blind-buy with elegant scent trail
Trade-offs
- ●Moderate projection vs other Y flankers
- ●Redundant if you own Y EDP
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Notes
Top
Mid
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Performance
Fit
Best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Summer works too. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 100%, best
- Summer, 83%, works
- Fall, 98%, best
- Winter, 86%, best
- Day, 91%, best
- Night, 96%, best
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
- Very close
YSL
Y Eau de Parfum
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YSL
Y Live
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Y Eau de Toilette
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Y
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Y Le Parfum smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Parfum (87%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Live (76%), Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Parfum (71%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Y Le Parfum last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Y Le Parfum?
Y Le Parfum is best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Summer works too. It suits everyday wear, the office, and nights out.
Is Y Le Parfum worth it?
At $95–$130, yes for this tier. Apple-aldehyde-ginger versatile masculine evolution of Y. Safe blind-buy with elegant scent trail.