Yves Saint Laurent Y
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Yves Saint Laurent Y vs. Surfing Hossegor
Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Surfing Hossegor projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Yves Saint Laurent Y | Surfing Hossegor | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2017 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | — |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Surfing Hossegor
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Aquatic
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
BergamotBlackcurrant
Heart
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Spicy Notes
Base
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Cedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Yves Saint Laurent Y | Surfing Hossegor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Zara's Atlantic chaser lives in that perfect hour between leaving the water and finding your second wind. The citrus doesn't whisper. Neither does the cedar.Surfing Hossegor