Zaad
O BoticárioEau de Toilette2006
Side by side
Zaad vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Is Zaad better than Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Yves Saint Laurent Y wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskCedarwoodBergamot
aromaticwoodyfresh spicygreencitrusmusky
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 Zaad and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Zaad | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Thierry Bessard | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Zaad and Yves Saint Laurent Y smell?
Zaad
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Floral
Powdery
Musky
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Zaad and Yves Saint Laurent Y share?
Top
Green NotesBergamotCorianderJuniper Berries
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
CedarwoodNutmegCarnationPatchouliPhilippine Orchid
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
MuskSerbian OakmossSandalwoodAmber
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
CedarCedarwood
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Fruity Notes
Juniper Berries
ApplePineapple
Spicy Notes
NutmegCoriander
Ginger
Floral Notes
Carnation
Geranium
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Zaad and Yves Saint Laurent Y work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Zaad or Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Zaad | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Zaad and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Zaad is not a safe blind buy, but it is a rewarding one for anyone who enjoys structure. The spiced cedar heart gives it more character than most fresh fragrances, and the warm drydown justifies.Zaad
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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