Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Y

Built around green, white floral and earthy accords, Y is a fragrance for women introduced by Yves Saint Laurent in 1964.

Perfumer: Michel Hy

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Aldehydes
• Green Notes
• Galbanum
• Honeysuckle
• Gardenia
• Peach
• Mirabelle Plum

Heart notes

• Hyacinth
• Orris Root
• Ylang-Ylang
• Jasmine
• Bulgarian Rose
• Tuberose

Base notes

• Oakmoss
• Civet
• Vetiver
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Benzoin
• Styrax
• Amber

Main accords

• green
• white floral
• earthy
• woody
• aldehydic
• mossy
• floral
• fruity
• powdery
• amber

When to wear it

Best seasons: spring, fall. Most worn for: casual wear.

Similar scents

• Yves Saint Laurent Paris (1983)
• Yves Saint Laurent Y (2017)
• Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse (Champagne) (1993)
• Yves Saint Laurent La Collection Y (2011)
• Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (1971)
• Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris L'Edition Venini (2014)

More fragrances by Yves Saint Laurent

• Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (2014)
• Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum (2018)
• Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme (2009)
• Yves Saint Laurent Libre (2019)
• Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Eau de Parfum (2023)
• Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (2006)