Y Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent For Men

About the Y Perfume for Men

Yves Saint Laurent Y Perfume is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2017 with bergamot, ginger, mint, apple, sage, cedar and incense. Its fresh green and woody scent suits him for daily wear, office settings, casual outings, travel and social occasions.

The original fragrance is an Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT), while an Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP) version is also available in the range. Often described as a men’s cologne, the EDT opens with bright citrus and aromatic freshness, develops through crisp fruit and herbs, then settles into a woody, musky and incense base.

Y Perfume Fragrance Profile & Notes

Y Perfume belongs to the woody aromatic fragrance family with citrus, green, fruity and woody characteristics.

• Top notes: Aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, lemon and mint
• Heart notes: Apple, violet leaf, pineapple, sage and geranium
• Base notes: Ambergris, musk, cedar, vetiver, balsam fir and incense
• Fragrance family: Woody aromatic
• Concentration: Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT)
• Overall scent: Fresh, citrusy, aromatic, woody, green

Performance & Longevity of Y Perfume

• The Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT) typically provides around two to six hours of wear, with about four hours being common, although performance may vary.
• Projection is generally moderate during the opening before becoming softer and closer to the skin.
• The scent starts with citrus, ginger and mint, develops through apple, sage and geranium, then settles into cedar, vetiver, musk and incense.
• It works well for everyday wear, office settings, casual outings, travel and relaxed social occasions.
• Apply to moisturised pulse points such as the wrists and neck, with reapplication during longer days if needed.
• The EDT feels lighter than the Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP), making it suitable when a fresher men’s fragrance is preferred.

What Does Y Perfume Smell Like?

Y Perfume smells fresh, citrusy and aromatic, opening with bergamot, ginger, lemon, mint and aldehydes before apple, pineapple, sage and geranium develop in the heart. Cedar, vetiver, musk, ambergris, balsam fir and incense create a dry, woody and slightly smoky base.

Is Y Perfume Long-Lasting?

Y Perfume usually provides around two to six hours of wear as an Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT), with roughly four hours being typical. Performance may vary according to skin type, weather and application.

Is Y Perfume Suitable for All Occasions?

Y Perfume works well for everyday wear, office settings, travel, casual plans and relaxed social occasions. Apply it lightly for work, hot weather or enclosed spaces where a softer scent is preferred.

Can Y Perfume Be Used by Both Men and Women?

Y Perfume is marketed as a men’s fragrance and is primarily intended for him. Women can also wear it if they enjoy fresh citrus, apple, aromatic herbs, cedar and incense scents.

What Season Is Y Perfume Best For?

Y Perfume is especially well suited to spring and summer because its citrus, mint and aromatic character works naturally in warmer conditions. It can also be worn during autumn or mild winter weather with application adjusted to the temperature.