Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Green apple, ginger, and bergamot on a base of cedarwood and ambergris. Modern, bold, and clean. A fragrance for the guy who knows exactly who he is.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Men
Key accords: Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, Sage, Geranium, Juniper
Top Notes
- Apple
- Ginger
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Sage
- Geranium
- Juniper
Base Notes
- Cedar
- Ambergris
- Vetiver
Occasions: Casual, Daytime
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. A bold, modern aromatic fougère with green apple, ginger, and sage over a woody amber base. Y EDP opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot. The heart brings Sage, Geranium, and Juniper. It dries down to Cedar, Ambergris, and Vetiver.
How to wear Y EDP
On skin, Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Reach for it for casual and daytime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Y EDP : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Y EDP opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Sage, Geranium, and Juniper.
It dries down to Cedar, Ambergris, and Vetiver.
What to layer with Y EDP
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger, cedar, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Y EDP : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and vetiver.
Order: Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Y EDP : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Y EDP : 1 spray Fahrenheit
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and geranium.
Order: Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Y EDP : 2 sprays Bergamot
Whiskey by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, ambergris, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Whiskey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Y EDP : 2 sprays Whiskey
Pairings to approach with care
Asad by Lattafa
Not Recommended · 30/99
Asad has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Asad brings an oriental contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Asad on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Y EDP : 1 spray Asad
Black Phantom - Memento Mori by Kilian
Not Recommended · 31/99
Black Phantom - Memento Mori has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Phantom - Memento Mori brings a gourmand contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Phantom - Memento Mori on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Y EDP : 1 spray Black Phantom - Memento Mori
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include ginger, cedar, and vetiver.
- Terre d'Hermès by Hermès — Both include cedar and vetiver.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, cedar, and vetiver.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Y EDP?
Y EDP opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot. The heart brings Sage, Geranium, and Juniper. It dries down to Cedar, Ambergris, and Vetiver.
How long does Y EDP last, and how strong is it?
Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Y EDP?
It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. It suits casual and daytime.
What layers well with Y EDP?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger, cedar, and vetiver. Apply Y EDP first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Y EDP : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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