Diptyque
Philosykos
Eau de toilette
A study of fig: fruit, leaf and tree.
Yves Saint Laurent ↗
Y
Eau de parfum
Aromatic · Fresh spicy · Woody.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Y by Yves Saint Laurent has a listed aromatic, fresh spicy, woody profile, with notes of Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, Sage, Juniper Berries.
Based on listed notes and accords.
01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Main accords
aromatic
100
fresh spicy
98
woody
73
fruity
59
fresh
52
amber
52
citrus
45
herbal
39
Relative prominence on a 0–100 scale. Not ingredient percentages.
Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.65 / 5
20,042 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.48 / 4
19,722 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.02 / 5
17,711 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
Season preferences
winter
9,158
spring
17,068
summer
16,750
autumn
14,176
Vote counts. Categories are not mutually exclusive.
Day or evening?
day
16,568
night
13,298
Preferences, not restrictions on when to wear it.
52,015Own it
8,668Previously owned
25,683Want it
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Different measures can have different numbers of votes.
03 / Keep exploring
Explore shared accords.
These entries share at least one leading accord. That alone does not establish that they smell alike.
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Sandalwood and cedar at the heart.
Le Labo
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Musky · Amber · Woody.
Hermès
Un Jardin Sur Le Nil
Citrus · Aromatic · Floral.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Y smell like?
Y by Yves Saint Laurent has a listed aromatic, fresh spicy, woody profile, with notes of Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, Sage, Juniper Berries.
Who created it?
The listed perfumers are Claire Liégent, Dominique Ropion.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.65 out of 5, from 20,042 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Y?
Its listed notes include apple, ginger, bergamot, sage, juniper berries, geranium, amberwood, tonka bean, cedar, vetiver, olibanum. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Try before you decide
Let your skin have the final say.
Save this fragrance to your sampling shortlist. Retailer stock and prices are not connected in this prototype.
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Y Eau de Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent · Eau de parfum
Leading accords
aromatic
fresh spicy
woody
fruity
fresh
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Apple · Ginger · Bergamot · Sage · Juniper Berries · Geranium