Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent

for men

Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum is a fougere with crisp freshness, aromatic bite, and a darker woody-amber base that feels sharp, confident, and current.

Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent

Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent

3.3 oz EDP Spray
$203.00 USD
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Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
  • Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
Y Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
$203.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum takes the clean fougere style and gives it more depth, weight, and evening appeal. You get a crisp, aromatic start with fruit and spice, then a drier woody-amber base that feels confident without turning heavy. It fits work, dates, and dressed-up nights especially well, with solid staying power and noticeable but controlled presence. A smart pick if you want freshness with more backbone than a basic clean scent.

Accords

Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Fresh
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A Scent For

This suits the guy who likes clean, masculine fragrances but wants something with more edge and evening value than a simple fresh scent. It makes sense for office wear, dinner plans, and nights where you want to smell sharp without going overly loud. Many wearers describe it as a strong step up from basic blue-style freshness. Not the best fit if you want something ultra-light, playful, or barely there.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Work / Office
Work / Office

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Versatile
Versatile

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Fall, Spring, and Winter are where this feels most natural, especially during afternoons into evening. It has enough freshness for work and enough warmth for date night or a formal setting, which makes it useful across a lot of real-life situations. Because the scent trail is noticeable, go lighter in tight indoor spaces if you are scent-conscious. It is less convincing in high heat or for gym-style wear, where the richer base can feel too dressed-up.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Apple
Apple
Ginger
Ginger
Grapefruit
Grapefruit

Middle Notes

Geranium
Geranium
Lavender
Lavender
Sage
Sage

Base Notes

Cedar
Cedar
Frankincense
Frankincense
Olibanum
Olibanum
Patchouli
Patchouli
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Bright citrus and apple give this a clean, upbeat start, but it is not a light sporty freshie. Ginger adds a crisp snap, while aldehydes create a polished, almost just-ironed cleanliness rather than soapiness. Very quickly, you get a sharper, more assertive feel that reads confident and put-together. It comes across fresh, aromatic, and slightly edgy, with enough weight to feel dressier than a casual daytime grab.
How it develops

After the brisk opening, the scent settles into lavender, sage, and geranium, which keep it aromatic and masculine without going old-school barbershop. The base adds cedar for dry woodiness, tonka for a soft sweet warmth, and patchouli for an earthy depth that makes it feel darker and more grounded. Frankincense brings a subtle resinous touch, so it stays sleek and structured rather than fluffy. It remains noticeable, but not overwhelming.
History

Launched in 2021, Y Le Parfum sits in Yves Saint Laurent’s Y line as a deeper, darker take on the original 2017 release. It stays within the modern fougere lane, pairing clean aromatics with woods and amber warmth. With Dominique Ropion behind it, this is positioned as a more intense, dressed-up option for men who like freshness but want more presence and depth.
Perfumier

Dominique Ropion

Country of Origin

France
Year Created

2021

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a fresh fougere that feels sharper, darker, and more substantial than a basic everyday clean scent. Skip it if your taste leans very airy, casual, or understated.

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