Yves Saint Laurent Y
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Yves Saint Laurent Y vs. Tropical Emerald
Is Yves Saint Laurent Y better than Tropical Emerald?
Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
amberfruity
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 Tropical Emerald?
| Yves Saint Laurent Y | Tropical Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2017 | 2024 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Yves Saint Laurent Y and Tropical Emerald smell?
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Tropical Emerald
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Sour
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Yves Saint Laurent Y and Tropical Emerald share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Fruity Notes
Heart
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Spicy Notes
Base
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Yves Saint Laurent Y or Tropical Emerald?
| Yves Saint Laurent Y | Tropical Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tropical Emerald?
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
Here is what works: the clove-to-amber drydown offers a smooth transition, and the fruity top prevents the composition from reading as heavy. Some will want more projection. That is fair.Tropical Emerald
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