Yves Saint Laurent Y by Yves Saint Laurent
4.4
Overall
Accords
aromatic
fresh
woody
sweet
spicy
fresh spicy
fruity
amber
herbal
Notes Pyramid
Top
AppleGingerBergamot
Heart
SageJuniper BerriesGeranium
Base
AmberwoodTonka BeanCedarVetiverFrankincenseOlibanum
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Lasts a full workday on most skin
- ✅ Strong sillage without being overwhelming
- ✅ Versatile enough for office and evening
- ✅ Fresh without being generic
- ✅ The drydown is the best part
- ✅ Apple-sage freshness that reads modern and clean
- ✅ Reliable projection without being aggressive
- ✅ Transitions from office to evening without effort
- ✅ Versatile enough for multiple seasons and occasions
- ✅ Excellent blend of freshness and warmth
- ❌ Opening can feel too sharp on first spray
- ❌ May lean too masculine for some preferences
- ❌ Sage notes fade faster than expected
- ❌ Not distinctive enough for fragrance enthusiasts
- ❌ Can feel synthetic on sensitive skin
- ❌ Lacks the character to be a signature
- ❌ Gets overshadowed by the Intense version
- ❌ May be too synthetic-smelling for some natural-fragrance purists
- ❌ The apple note can feel a bit generic in the opening
- ❌ Not as unique as niche offerings
