Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP
Description
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum is the modern aromatic fougère that turned a clean apple-and-sage opening into one of the best-selling designer signatures of its generation. Composed by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent and launched in 2018, Y EDP frames a juicy green-apple top over an aromatic heart of sage, lavender and geranium, finishing on a soft amber-woods drydown. Reviewers describe it as fresh, versatile and effortlessly sharp — a fougère built for daily wear rather than a niche statement.
Scent Character
- Fresh — 38%
- Woody — 23%
- Floral — 15%
- Smoky / Resinous — 8%
- Spicy — 8%
- Sweet — 8%
Translation: a fresh-woody aromatic fougère — bright and green up top, with a smooth incense-touched amber base that keeps it clean rather than sweet.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Apple, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Elemi Resin, Ginger
Heart: Juniper Berry, Lavender, Sage, Geranium Absolute
Base: Amberwood, Vetiver, Frankincense, Tonka Bean
Performance
- Longevity: Moderate — roughly 6–8 hours on skin (a touch stronger on clothing). Honest expectation: a solid daytime wear, not an all-day beast.
- Sillage: Moderate, close-to-skin after the first hour.
- Projection: About 1–2 feet for the opening hour, then settles to an arm's-length aura.
Best Occasions & Season
- Seasons: Spring, Summer and early Fall.
- Occasions: Everyday wear, office, casual and leisure.
- Gender: Marketed for men; the clean fougère style wears unisex.
Concentration & Provenance
Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Perfumers: Dominique Ropion & Claire Liégent
House: Yves Saint Laurent (France)
Originally launched 2018
Try Before You Commit
Not sure Y suits your skin? Sample it first: 1mL decant $4.50, 5mL $16.99, or 10mL $26.99 — all in stock and shipped from the same authentic stock as our full 100ml bottle ($119.99).
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every order ships genuine and guaranteed — backed by 200,000+ orders, a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, free US shipping on orders $100+, and hassle-free returns.
FAQ
Is Y EDP for men or women? It's marketed as a men's aromatic fougère, but its clean, fresh-green profile wears comfortably unisex.
How long does it last? Expect a moderate 6–8 hours on skin, longer on clothing. It's a dependable daytime fragrance rather than an all-day powerhouse.
How does Y EDP differ from Y EDT? The EDP is warmer and woodier with a sage-and-amberwood heart, while the EDT leans brighter and more citrus-fresh. The EDP generally outlasts the EDT.
What does it smell like? A crisp green apple over aromatic sage and lavender, drying down to a soft amber-woods base — modern, clean and easy to wear.
Original: $4.50
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Description
Description
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum is the modern aromatic fougère that turned a clean apple-and-sage opening into one of the best-selling designer signatures of its generation. Composed by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent and launched in 2018, Y EDP frames a juicy green-apple top over an aromatic heart of sage, lavender and geranium, finishing on a soft amber-woods drydown. Reviewers describe it as fresh, versatile and effortlessly sharp — a fougère built for daily wear rather than a niche statement.
Scent Character
- Fresh — 38%
- Woody — 23%
- Floral — 15%
- Smoky / Resinous — 8%
- Spicy — 8%
- Sweet — 8%
Translation: a fresh-woody aromatic fougère — bright and green up top, with a smooth incense-touched amber base that keeps it clean rather than sweet.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Apple, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Elemi Resin, Ginger
Heart: Juniper Berry, Lavender, Sage, Geranium Absolute
Base: Amberwood, Vetiver, Frankincense, Tonka Bean
Performance
- Longevity: Moderate — roughly 6–8 hours on skin (a touch stronger on clothing). Honest expectation: a solid daytime wear, not an all-day beast.
- Sillage: Moderate, close-to-skin after the first hour.
- Projection: About 1–2 feet for the opening hour, then settles to an arm's-length aura.
Best Occasions & Season
- Seasons: Spring, Summer and early Fall.
- Occasions: Everyday wear, office, casual and leisure.
- Gender: Marketed for men; the clean fougère style wears unisex.
Concentration & Provenance
Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Perfumers: Dominique Ropion & Claire Liégent
House: Yves Saint Laurent (France)
Originally launched 2018
Try Before You Commit
Not sure Y suits your skin? Sample it first: 1mL decant $4.50, 5mL $16.99, or 10mL $26.99 — all in stock and shipped from the same authentic stock as our full 100ml bottle ($119.99).
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every order ships genuine and guaranteed — backed by 200,000+ orders, a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, free US shipping on orders $100+, and hassle-free returns.
FAQ
Is Y EDP for men or women? It's marketed as a men's aromatic fougère, but its clean, fresh-green profile wears comfortably unisex.
How long does it last? Expect a moderate 6–8 hours on skin, longer on clothing. It's a dependable daytime fragrance rather than an all-day powerhouse.
How does Y EDP differ from Y EDT? The EDP is warmer and woodier with a sage-and-amberwood heart, while the EDT leans brighter and more citrus-fresh. The EDP generally outlasts the EDT.
What does it smell like? A crisp green apple over aromatic sage and lavender, drying down to a soft amber-woods base — modern, clean and easy to wear.
