What is this perfume?
YSL Y Eau de Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent presents Y Eau de Parfum through sage, geranium and woods. This factual introduction concerns the original EDP, not Intense or Le Parfum.
Edition name and bottle
The blue bottle carries a large silver Y. Refillable options exist for specifically marked formats; check your bottle rather than assuming universal compatibility.
What does concentration indicate?
Highlighted scent notes and accords do not disclose the full formula; a note can be made from several materials. Concentration terminology does not guarantee a particular number of hours.
Officially highlighted scent notes
Fresh sage
YSL foregrounds aromatic green sage. A fresh scent impression does not demonstrate that the entire fragrance contains natural materials.
Crisp geranium
Geranium adds a floral-herbal counterpoint. The brand names it in its headline trio rather than documenting a full sequence of evaporation stages.
Sensual woods
The woody note rounds out the described accord. Woods is a broad descriptor, not proof of one particular natural timber or its concentration.
Highlighted scent notes and accords do not disclose the full formula; a note can be made from several materials. Concentration terminology does not guarantee a particular number of hours.
How does the fragrance smell?
Y EDP is described as a fresh, woody fragrance with an aromatic character. Family labels group impressions, not undisclosed ingredients.
Yves Saint Laurent presents Y Eau de Parfum through sage, geranium and woods. This factual introduction concerns the original EDP, not Intense or Le Parfum.
Fragrance family and accords
Fragrance family and accords
Y EDP is described as a fresh, woody fragrance with an aromatic character. Family labels group impressions, not undisclosed ingredients.
Do notes reveal the formula?
Highlighted scent notes and accords do not disclose the full formula; a note can be made from several materials. Concentration terminology does not guarantee a particular number of hours.
Differences between editions
How to compare editions
Y Eau de Parfum Intense and Y Le Parfum are different products. They should not be assumed to be the same EDP with only a stronger label.
How to sample the fragrance
Will everyone smell the same thing?
Perception varies by person, skin and environment. Use separate blotters and sample on skin when possible rather than treating promotional descriptions as universal results.
How to compare editions
Compare standard EDP and Intense on separate strips, returning later to gauge how the sage and wood balance feels to you.
Frequently asked questions
What notes does YSL emphasize?
Sage, geranium and woods.
Is it fresh and woody?
Yes, that is the brand's headline description.
Is Y Intense the same fragrance?
No, it is a distinct edition.
Can every bottle be refilled?
Only checkmarked refillable formats should be assumed compatible.
Key takeaways
YSL Y Eau de Parfum centers on sage, geranium and wood. Match the full edition name before comparing it with other Y releases.
Related reading
Existing review · Edition comparison · Perfume encyclopedia