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Vol de Nuit
meets Y.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Galbanum · Aldehydes · Jasmine · Oakmoss · Orris Root · Sandalwood

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with powdery; Concentration not recorded leads with green. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Guerlain Vol de Nuit bottle
Guerlain

Vol de Nuit

Concentration not recorded

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Yves Saint Laurent Y bottle
Yves Saint Laurent

Y

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originFranceFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19331964
Leading accordspowdery · iris · greengreen · white floral · earthy
Notes unique to this recordNarcissus, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin Orange, Iris, Narcissus, Vanilla, Violet, Indonesian Carnation, Rose, Spices, MuskGreen Notes, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Peach, Mirabelle Plum, Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose, Civet, Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin, Styrax, Amber
Longevity / 53.04 · 621 votes3.40 · 339 votes
Projection / 42.26 · 857 votes2.43 · 398 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Vol de Nuit

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Y

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed powdery and iris direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed green and white floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.