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    Papiro vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Papiro by Amberfig bottle

    Papiro

    Amberfig
    Eau de Toilette2016
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Papiro vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    PapiroYves Saint Laurent Y
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20162017
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerDavid MagalhãesDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Papiro

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Leather
    Citrus
    Mossy
    Fruity
    Animalic

    Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Amber
    Aldehydic
    Fruity
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GuavaOrangeLime
    AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
    Heart
    CedarwoodBlack PepperGeranium
    AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
    Base
    LeatherOakmossPatchouli
    AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Papiro vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    PapiroYves Saint Laurent Y
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The guava opening is a statement, bright, tropical, and a little wild. Most woody fragrances play it safe with citrus, but this one doesn't apologize.Papiro
    The confidence you'd wear if you weren't trying to prove anything. Bright opening, then something earned. The people who get it already know themselves.Yves Saint Laurent Y