Ultraviolet Metal Beach
RabanneEau de Toilette2001
Side by side
Ultraviolet Metal Beach vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Is Ultraviolet Metal Beach better than Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Yves Saint Laurent Y wears longer on skin, while Ultraviolet Metal Beach projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
GingerWhite Musk
freshfresh spicyfruitymuskyamber
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 Ultraviolet Metal Beach and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Ultraviolet Metal Beach | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 2017 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ultraviolet Metal Beach and Yves Saint Laurent Y smell?
Ultraviolet Metal Beach
Floral
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Musky
Amber
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ultraviolet Metal Beach and Yves Saint Laurent Y share?
Top
GingerBlack PepperAllspice
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
CyclamenOsmanthusWater Lily
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
AmberVanillaWhite Musk
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Ultraviolet Metal Beach or Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Ultraviolet Metal Beach | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ultraviolet Metal Beach and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
If you wanted something literal, look elsewhere. It opens cool, forest air before a storm. Florals arrive quiet. Vanilla keeps it grounded without going soft. Friction, not polish.Ultraviolet Metal Beach
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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