More about Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum
Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent opens with crisp apple and sparkling grapefruit, deepens into aromatic sage and lavender, and rests on smooth cedarwood and sensual tonka bean. It carries a bold yet refined character, balancing fresh brightness with a dark, magnetic depth. Wearing it feels like walking through Paris at night in a tailored black suit, city lights glinting across rain-washed streets. Created to elevate the signature Y into its most intense form, it captures elegance with a confident, modern edge.
Featured Notes
Y Le Parfum opens with Apple, Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Ginger, a heart of Lavender, Sage, Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Olibanum, Patchouli.
- Top Notes
- Apple, Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Ginger
- Heart Notes
- Lavender, Sage, Geranium
- Base Notes
- Tonka Bean, Cedar, Olibanum, Patchouli
Longevity & Projection
Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and night.
What does Y Le Parfum smell like?
Y Le Parfum opens with Apple, Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Ginger, develops into a heart of Lavender, Sage, Geranium, and settles into a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Olibanum, Patchouli. 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 Le Parfum last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Y Le 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 Le Parfum?
Fragrances with a similar character include Y Eau de Parfum, La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique, Sedley. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Y Le 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 Le Parfum samples?
You can buy authentic Y Le 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 Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Apple, Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Ginger, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




