More about Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum
Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent opens with crisp bergamot, vibrant ginger, and aromatic sage, before unfolding into smooth, warm woods. It carries the spirit of bold sophistication, fresh yet deeply assured. Wearing it feels like striding through the city at night in a black jacket over a white shirt, the cool air sharp against your skin as lights glitter around you. Crafted by Dominique Ropion, it reimagines modern masculinity with energy, clarity, and effortless style.
Featured Notes
Y Eau de Parfum opens with Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, a heart of Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium, a base of Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver.
- Top Notes
- Apple, Ginger, Bergamot
- Heart Notes
- Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium
- Base Notes
- Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
Longevity & Projection
Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to spring & fall and daytime.
What does Y Eau de Parfum smell like?
Y Eau de Parfum opens with Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, develops into a heart of Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium, and settles into a base of Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver, Olibanum. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Y Eau de Parfum last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Y Eau de Parfum has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Y Eau de Parfum?
Fragrances with a similar character include Y Le Parfum, La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique, Layton. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Y Eau de Parfum — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Y Eau de Parfum samples?
You can buy authentic Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




