Top notes Top notes - They develop straight after you put the fragrance on. They create the first impression and tend to be quite intense, but not long-lasting. | Bergamot, Aldehydes, Ginger |
Middle notes Middle notes - The heart of the fragrance comes out after a couple of minutes when the head of the scent fades away. These notes usually last around 2 to 3 hours. | Violet Leaves, Sage, Geranium |
Base notes Base notes - The last and often longest part of the fragrance's evolution on your skin. Takes anywhere from 4 hours to over a day. | Musk, Ambergris, Incense, Fir, Cedar |
Fragrance category | woody |
Every day, Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette will give you the resolve to achieve any goal. This fougère fragrance was designed for men who are not afraid of challenges and always pursue their dreams through cooperation and hard work to achieve success.
- fragrance for the men who don’t give up on their passion
- suitable for everyday wear, for work and physical exercise
- designed by Dominique Ropion
Composition of the fragrance
The intoxicating scent of geranium, lavender, and white aldehydes forms a trio which enchants your senses with its bright freshness. The composition is then balanced out with contrasting deep notes of incense and true amber.
Story of the fragrance
Yves Saint Laurent Y was designed for generation Y or “millennials”. The bottle of Yves Saint Laurent Y expresses the modern spirit with its minimalist design and its clean lines. The unmistakeable letter Y reflects creativity and gives the wearer of this unique fragrance the licence to express their true self.