458 community ratings

Y (2017) (Eau de Toilette)

2017MenModern

6.5/ 10

Community score
458 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent Y is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and sits most comfortably in casual and everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: The votes say daytime; the bottle to grab on your way to work.

How does it perform?

From 412 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

52% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Geranium absolute Balsam fir Sage Frankincense Ginger Aldehydes Cedarwood Ambergris Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Y (2017) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen by only a few. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays present without leaving a heavy trail. Many voters call it masculine and modern. It has been discontinued.

The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic throughout. Bergamot and ginger carry the brightness, while sage, geranium absolute and balsam fir add a cool, green edge. The sweet, fruity side is held in check by a spicy, woody base feel from cedarwood, frankincense and ambergris.