Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP Intense

Description

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense (2023) is the deepened, more potent sibling in the Y line, developed by perfumers Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. It keeps the aromatic-fougère backbone that made the original Y a modern classic for men, but pushes the ginger and juniper opening harder and leans on a heavier vetiver-patchouli-cedar base. The result reads sharper and more assertive, built for wearers who found the standard EDP too polite.

Scent Character

• Woody / Amber: 33%
• Fresh: 33%
• Floral: 22%
• Spicy: 11%

Translation: a fresh, aromatic scent built on a solid woody-amber base, with a lavender-geranium floral heart and a peppery ginger kick that keeps it from feeling one-note.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Ginger, Juniper Berries, Bergamot

Heart: Sage, Lavender, Geranium

Base: Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar

Performance

• Longevity: 4 to 6 hours.
• Sillage: Moderate and close to the skin.
• Projection: 1 to 2 feet through the first hour or two.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall, spring, and summer. The ginger-juniper opening keeps it from feeling too heavy in warm weather
• Everyday wear and casual leisure settings
• Men's fragrance

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum Intense
Perfumers: Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent
House: Yves Saint Laurent
Year: 2023, an intensified flanker of the original Y Eau de Parfum

Try Before You Commit

The 2 oz / 60 ml bottle retails at $89.98. Venba's samples make it easy to compare Intense directly against the standard Y EDP before you decide which one earns a spot on your shelf: 1mL at $4.50, 5mL at $17.99, or 10mL at $28.99.

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FAQ

How is Y EDP Intense different from the regular Y EDP?
Intense keeps the same aromatic-fougère family but amplifies the ginger and juniper opening and deepens the vetiver-patchouli-cedar base for a sharper, more assertive character overall.

How long does it last?
Typically 4 to 6 hours with moderate, skin-close sillage, noticeably stronger than the standard EDT but not a room-filler.

Is it good for daily wear?
Yes. The fresh top notes keep it light enough for the office or errands, while the woody-amber base gives it enough depth for evenings too.

Who created it?
Perfumers Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent, the same team behind several of YSL's recent men's launches.