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Y (2017) vs Y

Y (2017) and Y overlap 63% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Y lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.4/10 for Y (2017). Y projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 6.1/10 for Y (2017).

At a glance

Y (2017)Y
BrandYves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent
Release year20172018
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
6.5/10458 votes
7.5/103,903 votes
Longevity
6.4/10
7.6/10
Sillage
6.1/10
7.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
Y (2017)Y
Spring37%33%
Summer33%28%
Autumn21%25%
Winter9%15%
Occasions
Y (2017)Y
Daytime25%23%
Casual26%22%
Office20%18%
Sport14%11%
Nighttime8%13%
Evening8%13%

Notes

In both

  • Geranium absolute
  • Sage
  • Frankincense
  • Ginger
  • Aldehydes
  • Bergamot

Y (2017)

Only in this one

  • Balsam fir
  • Cedarwood
  • Ambergris

Y

Only in this one

  • Elemi resin
  • Apple
  • Lavender
  • Juniper berry
  • Vetiver
  • Operanide®
  • Tonka bean

Accords

Y (2017)

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Aquatic
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic

Y

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Aquatic
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Y lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.4/10 for Y (2017).

Which one projects more?

Y projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 6.1/10 for Y (2017).

Which one suits winter better?

Y suits winter better: winter gets 15% of its season votes, against 9% for Y (2017).

Which one suits summer better?

Y (2017) suits summer better: summer gets 33% of its season votes, against 28% for Y.

Which one is rated higher?

Y is rated higher: 7.5/10 against 6.5/10 for Y (2017).

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Geranium absolute, Sage, Frankincense, Ginger, Aldehydes, Bergamot.