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Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Y for men

Masculine

aldehydes · bergamot · ginger

Y for men bottle by Yves Saint Laurent

At a glance

House
Yves Saint Laurent
Family
Fresh
Main accords
Fresh spicy, Aromatic, Fresh, Citrus, Green, Amber, Fruity
Top notes
Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon, Mint
Heart notes
Apple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage, Geranium
Base notes
Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Balsam Fir, Vetiver, Incense
Launched
2017
Longevity
Moderate · 3/5
Sillage
Moderate · 3/5
Seasons
Spring
Best for
Work
Gender
Masculine

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon, Mint.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Apple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage, Geranium.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Balsam Fir, Vetiver, Incense.

Moodboard imagined by Effluve for Y for men.

Its moodboard

One fragrance, four tableaux.

Before you wear it, look at it. Effluve composes a moodboard for every fragrance: its light, its textures, its hour.

Its character

Fresh spicy, aromatic, fresh.

  • Fresh spicy — dominant
  • Aromatic — dominant
  • Fresh — dominant
  • Citrus — dominant
  • Green — strong
  • Amber — strong
  • Fruity — strong
Longevity
Moderate , level 3 of 5
Sillage
Moderate , level 3 of 5

When to wear it

A spring fragrance.

  • Spring Spring : Ideal
  • Summer Summer : Great
  • Autumn Autumn : Great
  • Winter Winter : Fine

Occasions, from most to least suited

  • Work
  • Casual
  • Night out

Questions

What people ask.

What does Y for men smell like?

Main accords: fresh spicy, aromatic, and fresh. Top notes of aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, and lemon. A heart of apple, violet leaf, pineapple, and sage. A base of ambergris, musk, cedar, and balsam fir.

When should you wear Y for men?

A spring fragrance. Best for: work.

How long does Y for men last?

Longevity: moderate (level 3 of 5). Sillage: moderate (level 3 of 5).

Similar fragrances

Notes and accords in common.

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