Yves Saint Laurent Y EDT

Description

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette is the house's modern aromatic fougère, launched in 2017 by perfumer Dominique Ropion. A crisp opening of apple, ginger and bergamot moves into a green, herbal heart of sage and geranium, before settling into a warm base of ambergris, cedarwood and tonka bean. The result is confident and clean (sharp enough for the office, warm enough to wear after dark) and it has become one of YSL's most recognizable modern men's fragrances.

Scent Character

• Aromatic (Sage, Geranium): 30%
• Fresh Citrus (Bergamot): 25%
• Woody (Cedarwood): 25%
• Warm Amber (Ambergris, Tonka Bean): 20%

Translation: Sharp, herbal freshness up top that warms into a clean woody-amber base, an easy, confident everyday scent.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes: Apple, Ginger, Bergamot

Heart Notes: Sage, Geranium, Juniper Berries

Base Notes: Ambergris, Cedarwood, Tonka Bean

Performance

Y EDT wears close to moderate for an Eau de Toilette: expect roughly 6-8 hours on skin with soft-to-moderate sillage that's most noticeable in the first hour or two before settling into a pleasant skin scent. Projection is confident but polite: present without shouting, which is exactly the point for daily wear.

Best Occasions & Season

Built for spring and summer, though the woody-amber base keeps it comfortable into early fall. Its clean, aromatic profile makes it a natural fit for the office, daytime errands, and casual outings, a genuine everyday signature scent.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
House: Yves Saint Laurent
Launched: 2017

Try Before You Commit

Not ready to commit to a full bottle? Try Y EDT in a 1mL sample ($4.50), or size up to 5mL ($15.99) or 10mL ($21.99), enough to properly test how it wears through a full day before investing in the retail bottle.

100% Authentic

Every fragrance and sample we sell, including this one, is 100% authentic, never diluted, refilled, or counterfeit. We've fulfilled over 200,000 orders and hold a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot from real customers. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and if anything isn't right, our returns process is hassle-free.

FAQ

Q: Is this authentic Yves Saint Laurent Y EDT?
A: Yes. Every sample and bottle we sell is verified for authenticity and is 100% authentic, never diluted or repackaged.

Q: How long does Y EDT last?
A: Expect roughly 6-8 hours of wear, typical for an Eau de Toilette, with best longevity on warm or humid skin.

Q: Is Y EDT the same as Y Eau de Parfum or Y Le Parfum?
A: No. They share a family resemblance, but the EDT is the lightest, freshest version; Y EDP and Y Le Parfum are deeper, more intense concentrations.

Q: What size should I start with?
A: A 1mL sample is enough for 2-3 wears to test the fragrance; if you already love it, the 10mL offers better value for regular use.