Y (2011) (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Michel Hy
72 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves Saint Laurent Y opens with coriander and bergamot, softened by iris and white blossoms, and settles into patchouli and oakmoss as a green, powdery chypre.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 60 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Powdery
- Chypre
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Powdery
ChypreWhat does Y (2011) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Coriander and bergamot come first, fresh, citrusy and green. In the heart, white blossoms, iris and pink pepper bring a powdery floral note with a light spice. Patchouli and oakmoss in the base give it its chypre character.
Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and business, night out and daily wear sit close together. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Rochas Eau de Rochas Fraîche and Chanel 31 Rue Cambon (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Coriander
- Bergamot
First hours
- White blossoms
- Pink pepper
- Iris
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Oakmoss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 31%Spring
- 19%Winter
- 17%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Office23%
- Nighttime22%
- Daytime20%
- Evening18%
- Casual16%
Smells like this
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Rochas · 2015
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46% matchParis - Paris
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Last updated: October 26, 2026