Refined Woods
David BeckhamEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Refined Woods vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Is Refined Woods better than Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CedarwoodGeraniumVetiver
woodyaromaticfresh spicyamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Refined Woods and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| 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
How do Refined Woods and Yves Saint Laurent Y smell?
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
What notes do Refined Woods and Yves Saint Laurent Y share?
Top
CardamomClary SageCitron
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
LavenderGeraniumIris
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
CedarwoodTonka BeanVetiver
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderGeraniumIris
Geranium
Citric Notes
Citron
BergamotLemon
Green Notes
Vetiver
Violet LeafVetiver
Herbaceous Notes
Clary Sage
SageMint
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
CedarCedarwood
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Ginger
Where they fit
When and where do Refined Woods and Yves Saint Laurent Y work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Refined Woods or Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Refined Woods | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Refined Woods and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
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
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