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Y vs Y Le Parfum

Y and Y Le Parfum overlap 70% in notes and accords; 8 notes appear in both. Y came out in 2018, Y Le Parfum in 2021.

At a glance

YY Le Parfum
BrandYves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent
Release year20182021
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
7.5/103,903 votes
7.4/10698 votes
Longevity
7.6/10
7.4/10
Sillage
7.4/10
7.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
YY Le Parfum
Spring33%31%
Autumn25%28%
Summer28%24%
Winter15%17%
Occasions
YY Le Parfum
Casual22%23%
Daytime23%20%
Office18%18%
Evening13%16%
Nighttime13%15%
Sport11%9%

Notes

In both

  • Apple
  • Ginger
  • Aldehydes
  • Lavender
  • Sage
  • Geranium absolute
  • Tonka bean
  • Frankincense

Y

Only in this one

  • Bergamot
  • Elemi resin
  • Juniper berry
  • Vetiver
  • Operanide®

Y Le Parfum

Only in this one

  • Grapefruit
  • Patchouli
  • Cedarwood

Accords

Y

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

Y Le Parfum

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.6/10 for Y, 7.4/10 for Y Le Parfum.

Which one projects more?

Y projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 7.1/10 for Y Le Parfum.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 15% of the season votes for Y and 17% for Y Le Parfum.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 28% of the season votes for Y and 24% for Y Le Parfum.

Which one is rated higher?

Y is rated higher: 7.5/10 against 7.4/10 for Y Le Parfum.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Apple, Ginger, Aldehydes, Lavender, Sage, Geranium absolute, Tonka bean, Frankincense.