147 community ratings

Y Live

2019MenModern

7.1/ 10

Community score
147 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent Y Live is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose aquatic, fruity side is softened by a light sweetness.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 137 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Y Live smell like?

It opens with pear, grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, a citrus brightness with a fruity texture. In the heart, geranium absolute and orange blossom absolute smooth the opening. In the base, tonka bean and cocoa absolute round off the sweetness, while spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background.

Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a small minority. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, followed by business and sport. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.