Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women
Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women
Eau de Toilette
Main Accords
fresh spicy
aromatic
citrus
aldehydic
fresh
Y Eau de Toilette Notes
- Heart Notes: Clary Sage Geranium Lavender
Top Notes
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Ginger
Heart Notes
Clary Sage
Geranium
Lavender
Base Notes
Ambergris
Cedar
Olibanum
Vanilla
Scent Family
Main Accords
fresh spicy
aromatic
citrus
aldehydic
fresh
Y Eau de Toilette Notes
- Heart Notes: Clary Sage Geranium Lavender
Top Notes
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Ginger
Heart Notes
Clary Sage
Geranium
Lavender
Base Notes
Ambergris
Cedar
Olibanum
Vanilla
Scent Family
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Ginger
Heart Notes
Clary Sage
Geranium
Lavender
Base Notes
Ambergris
Cedar
Olibanum
Vanilla
Y Eau de Toilette Overview
Y Eau de Toilette (Eau de Toilette) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Men fragrance in the Aromatic, Citrus, Woody families, released in 2017. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, lemon, and mint, moves to a heart of violet leaf, geranium, sage, and apple, and rests on ambergris, incense, cedar, musk, and fir balsam. Expect around 6–7 hours of wear with moderate sillage and moderate projection; best suited to late teens through 30s and beyond.
Scent Profile
Wearability & Verdict
Pros
• Versatile fresh-aromatic profile that works in most settings
• Office-safe and highly compliment-worthy
• Crisp aldehydic opening feels ultra-clean and modern
• Easy grab-and-go for teens through professionals
• Good value and widely available at retailers
Cons
• Familiar DNA; not the most unique choice
• Reformulation reports note softer performance vs early batches
• Aldehydes can read sharp/soapy to some
• Can fade quicker in high heat without reapplication
• Not ideal for formal dinners or intimate, fragrance-free spaces
Good to Wear For:
- Daily Wear, School, Office / Work, Business Meetings, Date Night, Travel / Airplane
Not Recommended For:
- Gym / Sports, Running / Outdoor Activities, Dinner, Beach / Vacation, Religious Places
Pros
• Versatile fresh-aromatic profile that works in most settings
• Office-safe and highly compliment-worthy
• Crisp aldehydic opening feels ultra-clean and modern
• Easy grab-and-go for teens through professionals
• Good value and widely available at retailers
Cons
• Familiar DNA; not the most unique choice
• Reformulation reports note softer performance vs early batches
• Aldehydes can read sharp/soapy to some
• Can fade quicker in high heat without reapplication
• Not ideal for formal dinners or intimate, fragrance-free spaces
Good to Wear For:
- Daily Wear, School, Office / Work, Business Meetings, Date Night, Travel / Airplane
Not Recommended For:
- Gym / Sports, Running / Outdoor Activities, Dinner, Beach / Vacation, Religious Places
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