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    Match Point vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Match Point vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Match PointYves Saint Laurent Y
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20222017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerDominique Ropion
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Match Point

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Patchouli
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral

    Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Amber
    Aldehydic
    Fruity
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperLemon
    AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
    Heart
    GentianCardamom
    AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
    Base
    PatchouliVetiver
    AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

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    Real talk

    This is Lacoste doing what it does best: clean, sporty, and just complex enough to get a second look. The gentian-cardamom pairing is the kind of move that separates this from the usual fresh-citrus.Match Point
    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