Versace Man
VersaceEau de Toilette2003
Side by side
Versace Man vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Is Versace Man better than Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Versace Man peaks in winter, while Yves Saint Laurent Y belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Bergamot
amberfresh spicywoodymuskycitrus
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 Versace Man and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Versace Man | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Domitille Michalon-Bertier | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Versace Man and Yves Saint Laurent Y smell?
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
What notes do Versace Man and Yves Saint Laurent Y share?
Top
Black PepperAngelicaNeroliBergamot
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
Cardamom
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
TobaccoAmberCashmere WoodLabdanum
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
NeroliBergamot
BergamotLemon
Herbaceous Notes
Angelica
SageMint
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCardamom
Ginger
Where they fit
When and where do Versace Man and Yves Saint Laurent Y work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Versace Man or Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Versace Man | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Versace Man and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
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
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