Yves Saint Laurent Y
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
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Yves Saint Laurent Y vs. Midnight Desert
Is Yves Saint Laurent Y better than Midnight Desert?
Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AppleBergamotCedarwoodGingerVetiverGeranium
fresh spicyaromaticcitrusfreshamberfruitygreenwoody
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 Yves Saint Laurent Y and Midnight Desert?
| Yves Saint Laurent Y | Midnight Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Yves Saint Laurent Y and Midnight Desert smell?
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Midnight Desert
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Fresh
Fruity
Soft Spicy
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Yves Saint Laurent Y and Midnight Desert share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
AppleGingerBergamot
Heart
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Clary SageJuniper BerriesGeranium
Base
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
AmberwoodTonka BeanVetiverCedarwoodFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
ApplePineapple
Apple
Green Notes
Violet LeafVetiver
Vetiver
Herbaceous Notes
SageMint
Clary Sage
Spicy Notes
Ginger
Juniper BerriesGinger
Woody Notes
CedarCedarwood
Cedarwood
Floral Notes
Geranium
Geranium
Where they fit
When and where do Yves Saint Laurent Y and Midnight Desert work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Yves Saint Laurent Y or Midnight Desert?
| Yves Saint Laurent Y | Midnight Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Yves Saint Laurent Y and Midnight Desert?
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
The sweetness is real and it's not shy about it. Apple and tonka bean dominate on some skin, making this more dessert than desert. But that warmth is exactly the point, bold enough to own.Midnight Desert
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