Y

Y, inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette (2017)

Y opens clean and fizzy, the aldehydes giving a freshly laundered effect with citrus and ginger alongside. Herbs dominate the heart: clary sage, lavender, juniper and geranium place it among the fougères, the classic family built on lavender and herbs over a woody base. Cedar and incense form that base here, with a little vanilla and an ambergris accord, so the finish is woody and mineral rather than sweet.

About the original

YSL introduced Y in 2017 as the first fragrance of a new line inspired by the house's white T-shirt and black jacket, with Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent credited. In 2022 the Eau de Toilette was reworked and presented as the new Y Eau de Toilette, still sold under the same name. The Eau de Parfum (2018) and Y Le Parfum (2021) are separate, deeper versions.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Yves Saint Laurent stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Its natural setting is the office and warm-weather daytime wear, where its clean freshness fits easily. Reviewers find the current Eau de Toilette lighter and less sweet than the Eau de Parfum, so those wanting more depth may prefer Y Le Parfum.

Related scents

• Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum
• Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Top notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon, Elemi, Ginger

Heart notes: Geranium, Juniper Berry, Clary Sage, Lavender

Base notes: Incense, Ambergris, Cedarwood, Balsam, Vanilla

The opening is crisp and sparkling, led by aldehydes with bergamot, lemon, elemi and ginger.

Clary sage, lavender, juniper berry and geranium give a herbal, aromatic heart.

Cedarwood and incense form the base, with balsam, vanilla and an ambergris accord adding warmth.

Is this Y Eau de Toilette or Y Eau de Parfum?

This page is based on the Y Eau de Toilette, first launched in 2017. The Eau de Parfum (2018) is a separate, deeper version.

Is the Y Eau de Toilette the same as in 2017?

YSL reworked it in 2022 and presents the current version as the new Y Eau de Toilette. The notes on this page follow YSL's current official list.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Yves Saint Laurent and Y are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Yves Saint Laurent in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.