Refined Woods
David BeckhamEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Refined Woods vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Refined Woods | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Alexandra Carlin | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Refined Woods
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Lavender
Powdery
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomClary SageCitron
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
LavenderGeraniumIris
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
CedarwoodTonka BeanVetiver
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Refined Woods | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The appeal here is modest projection. You wear it for yourself, not the room. Refined Woods threads the needle between approachable and interesting. The scent stays close.Refined Woods
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