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    Classic Blue 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: Classic Blue vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Classic BlueYves Saint Laurent Y
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20142017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJean-Christophe HraultDominique Ropion
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Classic Blue

    Fruity
    Aromatic
    Aquatic
    Ozonic
    Woody
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Fresh Spicy

    Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Amber
    Aldehydic
    Fruity
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Violet LeafPineappleGrapefruit
    AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
    Heart—
    AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
    Base
    Cashmere WoodMossPatchouli
    AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Safe is usually a insult. Not here. Classic Blue earns its inoffensive label, it's the scent of someone who doesn't need to announce anything. The ozone and fruit up top give it lift.Classic Blue
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Classic Blue vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Classic BlueYves Saint Laurent Y
    3.4 oz$13.95fragranceshop—

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