Y Le Parfum

A polished amber fougère that opens bright and crisp, then settles into aromatic woods, soft tonka warmth, and resinous depth. Best suited to cool weather, evenings, and polished everyday wear.

Yves Saint Laurent

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

Yves Saint Laurent Y ル パルファム 100mL ボトル

Y Le Parfum

A polished amber fougère that opens bright and crisp, then settles into aromatic woods, soft tonka warmth, and resinous depth. Best suited to cool weather, evenings, and polished everyday wear.

Scent Development and Character

A fresh yet darker amber fougère: icy grapefruit, apple, aldehydes, and ginger give a brisk opening; sage, lavender, and geranium shape an aromatic heart; tonka bean, cedar, olibanum, and patchouli dry down into a warm, resinous, woody finish.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Best suited to cool weather, evenings, and polished everyday wear. It projects a confident, refined presence without becoming heavy, making it versatile for office-to-night transitions. Best in autumn and winter, with workable use on cool spring evenings. Sillage is Moderate to moderately strong projection with a noticeable but controlled trail. Longevity is Long-lasting, typically around 8 hours or more on skin.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2021, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Dominique Ropion. Clean, modern Y collection bottle in transparent glass with a dark liquid contrast, presented as a spray bottle.

Fragrance Structure