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    Ishq Absolute vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Ishq Absolute projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ishq Absolute vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Ishq AbsoluteYves Saint Laurent Y
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252017
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerDominique Ropion
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ishq Absolute

    Woody
    Citrus
    Amber
    Marine
    Violet
    Powdery
    Soft Spicy
    Aromatic

    Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Amber
    Aldehydic
    Fruity
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitPink Pepper
    AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesViolet
    AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
    Base
    AmberwoodGuaiac Wood
    AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ishq Absolute vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Ishq AbsoluteYves Saint Laurent Y
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't the watery nothing that gave aquatic a bad name. The citrus keeps it awake, the woods keep it from floating away. Unisex in the best sense: sharp enough to argue.Ishq Absolute
    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: Ishq Absolute vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Ishq AbsoluteYves Saint Laurent Y
    3.4 oz$19.95fragranceshop

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