Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent

Brand: Yves Saint Laurent

Concentration: EDT

Scent overview

Y Eau de Toilette presents a bright, modern interpretation of the Y signature, opening with crisp apple and sparkling citrus accented by spicy ginger. Its aromatic heart and clean woody drydown create a versatile, polished scent that works especially well for daytime wear and warm-weather settings.

Scent Character

EDT · Introduced 2018 · Men

Key accords: Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium

Top Notes

Heart Notes

  • Sage
  • Juniper Berries
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Cedar
  • Vetiver
  • Tonka Bean
  • Olibanum

Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the fougère fragrance family. A crisp, invigorating blend of fresh apple, ginger, and bergamot softened by aromatic sage and juniper over a warm, woody amber base. Y Eau de Toilette opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot. The heart brings Sage, Juniper Berries, and Geranium. It dries down to Amberwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Olibanum.

How to wear Y Eau de Toilette

On skin, Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent. Apply Y Eau de Parfum first — its fougère depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Y Eau de Toilette over the top for fougère complexity. Start with 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Y Eau de Parfum and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Y Eau de Toilette opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot.

The heart brings Sage, Juniper Berries, and Geranium.

It dries down to Amberwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Olibanum.

What to layer with Y Eau de Toilette

  • Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum bottle

    Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Both are fougère fragrances, and they share apple, ginger, and bergamot.

    Order: Apply Y Eau de Parfum first — its fougère depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Y Eau de Toilette over the top for fougère complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Y Eau de Parfum

  • Lattafa Fakhar Black bottle

    Fakhar Black by Lattafa

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Both are fougère fragrances, and they share apple, ginger, and bergamot.

    Order: Apply Y Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fakhar Black on top for fougère lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Fakhar Black

  • Al Haramain Amber Oud Carbon Edition bottle

    Amber Oud Carbon Edition by Al Haramain

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    Strong Match · 85/99

    Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, sage, and geranium.

    Order: Apply Y Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Carbon Edition on top for fougère lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Amber Oud Carbon Edition

  • Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique bottle

    La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique by Yves Saint Laurent

    Strong Match · 85/99

    Both are fougère fragrances, and they share ginger, bergamot, and geranium.

    Order: Apply Y Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique on top for fougère lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique

  • Creed Viking Cologne bottle

    Viking Cologne by Creed

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    Strong Match · 82/99

    Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, geranium, and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Y Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Viking Cologne on top for fougère lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Viking Cologne

Pairings to approach with care

  • Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 bottle

    Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules

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    Not Recommended · 32/99

    Y Eau de Toilette has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Molecule 01 brings a woody contrast to this fougère scent.

    Order: Apply Y Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Molecule 01 on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Molecule 01

  • Commodity Rain bottle

    Rain by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 37/99

    Y Eau de Toilette has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this fougère scent, and they share bergamot.

    Order: Apply Y Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Rain

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Y Eau de Toilette?

Y Eau de Toilette opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot. The heart brings Sage, Juniper Berries, and Geranium. It dries down to Amberwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Olibanum.

How long does Y Eau de Toilette last, and how strong is it?

Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration.

When should you wear Y Eau de Toilette?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, and outdoor.

What layers well with Y Eau de Toilette?

Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Both are fougère fragrances, and they share apple, ginger, and bergamot. Apply Y Eau de Parfum first — its fougère depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Y Eau de Toilette over the top for fougère complexity. Start with 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Y Eau de Parfum.

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