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    Side by side

    Versace Man vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Versace Man peaks in winter, while Yves Saint Laurent Y belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Versace Man vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Versace ManYves Saint Laurent Y
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20032017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerDomitille Michalon-BertierDominique Ropion
    Best seasonWinterSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Versace Man

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Tobacco
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Musky
    Metallic
    Sweet

    Yves Saint Laurent Y

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Amber
    Aldehydic
    Fruity
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperAngelicaNeroliBergamot
    AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
    Heart
    Cardamom
    AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
    Base
    TobaccoAmberCashmere WoodLabdanum
    AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Versace Man vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
    Versace ManYves Saint Laurent Y
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The saffron gives this a slight medicinal edge that divides opinion. That's the point. If you want everyone to like you, try a different fragrance. Versace Man rewards the wearer who doesn't need.Versace Man
    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