YSL Y
YSL - Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette2022
Side by side
YSL Y vs. Y Iced Cologne
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| YSL Y | Y Iced Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Cologne |
| Launched | 2022 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
YSL Y
Fresh
Sweet
Synthetic
Fruity
Spicy
Y Iced Cologne
Green
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Amber
Fresh
Woody
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotGinger
MintIce
Heart
Clary SageLavenderGeranium
MintMint TeaBlue Sage
Base
AmbergrisCedarwoodFrankincenseVanilla
PatchouliAmbroxan
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| YSL Y | Y Iced Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The aldehydes are the point. That champagne-bubble lift that makes some people flinch and others lean in. If you want safe, look elsewhere. If you want a fragrance that earns its synthetic freshness.YSL Y
YSL finally made a mint that doesn't smell like dental hygiene. Ropion built this around contrast: freeze first, warmth later.Y Iced Cologne