Y (2022) (Eau de Toilette) by Yves Saint Laurent

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Y Yves Saint Laurent 2022 Eau de Toilette

Version from 2022

7.4 / 10 179 Ratings

A perfume by Yves Saint Laurent for men, released in 2022. The scent is fresh-sweet. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Fresh

Sweet

Synthetic

Fruity

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Aldehydes

Ginger

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Provençal clary sage

Madagascan geranium

French lavender

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Ambergris

Frankincense Vanilla

Vanilla

Perfumer

Dominique Ropion

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Ratings

Scent

7.4179 Ratings

Longevity

6.9159 Ratings

Sillage

6.8159 Ratings

Bottle

7.7160 Ratings

Value for money

7.2145 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

Singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz stars in the advertising campaign with a film shot in the Bahamas by Lebanese director Jessy Moussallem.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Y Eau de Parfum

Y Live

Y (2017) Eau de Toilette

9am Dive

Boss Bottled Eau de Parfum

South Slope

Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/08/2022

8.5Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

ScentSlave
254 Reviews

ScentSlave

3

My fave in the line is the EDP…

…but this one comes in to a very close second… the people who say that the performance differential between this one an the 2017 version is minimal are lying to themselves…

The scent is smoother, rounder, cleaner, and fuller than the 2017, and the performance is by far longer and stronger… I still prefer the EDP over this because it feels more “full” and has a more “mature” feeling “swagger” to it.

I got an easy 10 hours of performance off of 6 sprays, and it opened with a 6ft radius of projection that lasted 5 of those 10 hours easily. The ending is quite loud as well. Very, very nice indeed. I’m much happier with this one than I was with the Parfum edition.

Updated on 05/08/2022

03/13/2023

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Koyote44
4 Reviews

Koyote44

2

good but not great

This IS an improvement from the 2017 version in -arguably- every sense, some people (me for example) will miss the nice violet+green apple mix note, but it lasts more.
It DOES NOT last 10 hours, or even 8 hours like youtubers say, they probably don´t sweat and are not using it in summer.
This is not by any means a beast fragrance like its sister EDP, it is right there and close to the Live version in performance, Live more stingy to the nose and better suited for open places, 2022 EDT is a tad softer because of the lavander and better suited for close spaces.
It DOES last way more than the original EDT, if the 2017 lasts around 3+ hours in summer (on my skin, mild sweating on summer from time to time), the 2022 version lasts around 6 hours. maybe 7 tops hidden in your skin.
Overall good, but I won´t recommend it at full price, if you want to get it, get it at a discount.

Updated on 03/13/2023

09/10/2022

7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Jdem6
18 Reviews

Jdem6

2

Honest opinion

What initially caught my eye was an advertisement that claimed an increased longevity of the new 2022 EDT over its predecessor the original Y. I came across a sale on the Yves Saint Laurent website not long after seeing this advertisement, and with your purchase they gave you a sample of Black Opium for women. Having already owned Y Eau Fraiche and Y EDP, I took the opportunity to get the new Y EDT and Y Le Parfum and gave the Black Opium to my daughter.

Now onto the juicy gossip…I must say that after wearing this for the first time the claims of increased projection and longevity were not wrong, it will last you all day and then some. To me this has a lot of similarities with Y EDP but comes off as less thick and softer. I would say that this is better suited for warmer weather and the EDP is best saved for the fall and winter months.

In conclusion, if blue fragrances are your thing, you can’t go wrong with Y EDT it checks all the boxes and gets the job done. I have no experience with Y Live but if you’re looking for a one size fits all approach to the rest of the Y line I would recommend you go with Y EDP.

Updated on 09/10/2022

05/02/2022

7.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Chrisniburg
33 Reviews

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Chrisniburg

Helpful Review 8

Different and perhaps even better

The reformulation has struck. For many, this change came somewhat unexpectedly and without much announcement (at least I found out about it almost by accident). Often, the properties of a fragrance deteriorate when it is reformulated. Frequently, the scent is just a shadow of its former self.

Right off the bat: This is not the case here!

The fragrance actually starts somewhat differently than the original formulation. Significantly more pepper, with trimmed synthetics, underpinned by woody notes. Only in the drydown do the new version and the original formulation converge, and there are only marginal differences. I believe the reformulation is indeed heading in the right direction. It takes the fragrance a step further without forgetting its DNA.

All in all, the fragrance feels much more harmonious, crafted better. Especially for those who found the synthetic notes too prominent, the fragrance is now a new candidate for testing.

I find it quite good as an everyday scent for almost any season. It definitely deserves a chance.

04/05/2024

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Louisito
10 Reviews

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Louisito

2

Sweet and Sophisticated Everyday Scent

When you wear this fragrance, you feel as if you have just stepped out of the shower, and everyone notices how fresh and well-groomed you are. It embodies the perfect balance between decency, masculinity, and sweetness. You can wear it as a young businessman in the office or when going out on a summer afternoon. The sillage is very good. The longevity for an EdT is also impressive. I would recommend this scent to anyone who doesn't want to dig too deep into their pockets and is looking for a fresh, sweet, masculine, elegant, and not too overpowering fragrance.

Updated on 04/05/2024

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