# 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 | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Longevity | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Writer | Y |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 29% | 33% |
| Summer | 26% | 28% |
| Autumn | 27% | 25% |
| Winter | 18% | 15% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Writer: Lemon, Green apple, Mandarin orange, Egyptian geranium, White musk, Ambergris, Patchouli
- Y: 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.

## More

- [Writer details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/cyrus-writer)
- [Writer dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/cyrus-writer)
- [Y details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-y-eau-de-parfum)
- [Y dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-y-eau-de-parfum)

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