Writer vs Y
Writer and Y overlap 49% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Writer came out in 2017, Y in 2018.
At a glance
| Writer | Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cyrus | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Release year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Concentration | No data | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 7.7/10618 votes | 7.5/103,903 votes |
| Longevity | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 |
When to wear
| Writer | Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 29% | 33% |
| Summer | 26% | 28% |
| Autumn | 27% | 25% |
| Winter | 18% | 15% |
| Writer | Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 22% | 23% |
| Casual | 21% | 22% |
| Office | 18% | 18% |
| Nighttime | 14% | 13% |
| Evening | 14% | 13% |
| Sport | 12% | 11% |
Notes
In both
- Lavender
- Elemi resin
- Vetiver
Writer
Only in this one
- Lemon
- Green apple
- Mandarin orange
- Egyptian geranium
- White musk
- Ambergris
- Patchouli
Y
Only in this one
- Bergamot
- Apple
- Ginger
- Aldehydes
- Sage
- Geranium absolute
- Juniper berry
- Operanide®
- Tonka bean
- Frankincense
Accords
Writer
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
Y
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 7.6/10 for Writer, 7.6/10 for Y.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 7.3/10 for Writer, 7.4/10 for Y.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 18% of the season votes for Writer and 15% for Y.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 26% of the season votes for Writer and 28% for Y.
Which one is rated higher?
Writer is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 7.5/10 for Y.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Lavender, Elemi resin, Vetiver.