How it smells
Main accords
Listed from most to least prominent. Select an accord to explore its portrait.
The note journey
- TopFirst impression
- Apple, Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Ginger
- HeartAs it settles
- Lavender, Sage, Geranium
- BaseLasting character
- Tonka Bean, Cedar, Olibanum, Patchouli
When to wear relative guide
Season
Time of day
Scores are relative guidance from the product data, not percentages or a performance guarantee.
Fragrance smells different on different skin, and how long it lasts varies from person to person. Treat these as a guide, not a promise.
The fragrance
YSL Y Le Parfum is the deepest, most refined expression of the Y line: fresh on top, magnetic underneath.
Released in 2021, this oriental fougère opens with crisp apple, sparkling aldehydes, grapefruit, and ginger. The heart is classic and confident, with aromatic lavender, sage, and geranium. It dries down into a warm, smoky base of tonka bean, cedar, olibanum, and patchouli that feels polished and grown-up.
- Top: apple, aldehydes, grapefruit, ginger
- Heart: lavender, sage, geranium
- Base: tonka bean, cedar, olibanum, patchouli
Y Le Parfum is praised for its long-lasting wear and year-round versatility. It is equally at home in the boardroom or out for the night. Presented in a 3.3 oz bottle.