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. | Aldehydes, Ginger, Bergamot |
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. | Juniper, Nutmeg, 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. | Wood, Fir |
| Fragrance category | woody |
A masculine fragrance for anyone who dares to ask themselves: “Why not?”
The Yves Saint Laurent Y 2022 Eau de Toilette was designed for every man who isn’t afraid to follow his passions and walk his own path. It combines both freshness and elegance, enhancing your daring side. If you are ready to accept new challenges with self-confidence, this fragrance was made for you.
- a mineral, woody fragrance
- refreshing and with a long-lasting 12-hour trail
- a new interpretation of the original Yves Saint Laurent Y EDT
Composition of the fragrance:
The fragrance opens with bright notes of bergamot, accompanied by ginger and clean aldehyde notes. The fresh notes of lavender and aromatic sage soon follow, complemented by geranium oil, which is extracted from the geranium plant. The warm, woody notes and captivating incense create an impressive contrast with the opening freshness. The lavender, sage and geranium present in the composition were grown specifically for YSL Beauty.
Story of the fragrance:
Intensely fresh and sexy – that’s Yves Saint Laurent Y 2022. This upgraded interpretation of the original EDT has an improved composition, which resonates with the many facets of the modern man even more deeply.
The bold letter Y dominates the design of the bottle, which is clean-cut and masculine. However, the new composition now appears lighter and brighter, hinting at the fresh character of the fragrance.