Yves Saint Laurent Y
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Yves Saint Laurent Y vs. Midnight Desert
Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
AppleGingerBergamot
Heart
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Clary SageJuniper BerriesGeranium
Base
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
AmberwoodTonka BeanVetiverCedarwoodFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Yves Saint Laurent Y | Midnight Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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