Y Eau de Parfum
The fragrance of those who dare to ask themselves "Why not?"
THE CREATIVE & SUCCESSFUL Y MAN
The Yves Saint Laurent man has always been a dreamer and a risk-taker. An experimenter and a creator who never stops asking himself: WHY NOT? Confident,independent and instinct-driven, Y captures his spirit.
THE LONG-LASTING WOODY & CLEAN FRAGRANCE OF SELF-ACCOMPLISHMENT
A powerful & long-lasting blend of fresh geranium,addictive sage and sensuous woods, as thrilling as the crashing chords of an electric guitar. As clear-cut as a sharp black suit. Addictive, sexy and intense, projecting a sense of accomplishment.
THE BOTTLE. A MODERN STATEMENT.
The bottle’s striking design reflects the fragrance’s edgy masculinity and contrast of darkness and light.Conceived by Suzanne Dalton, the bottle is strong, heavy and elegant. Its sharp edges are defined by an intense dark black fade-out which gradually gives way to clear glass.A tribute to modernity and creativity.
WHY NOT?
KEYWORDS
Y Eau de Parfum. Masculine Fragrance. Powerful. Addictive. Fougere. Woody. Fresh & Clean. Long-lasting.
type
Men’s Fragrance

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EDGY. The scent opens with a chill splash of crunchy green apple and sparkling bergamot, with a bracing bite of gin-cool juniper berries.
YCONIC. In the heart notes, y eau de parfum blends the quintessential fougère ingredients with facets of mint, litchi, lemongrass and geranium, the tougher brother of roses. It also blencd lavender, the scent of clean for millenniawith ambery clary sage and almond-scented coumarin to balance out the aromatic accord with their warmer, sexier tones.
WHITE. In a bold move for a masculine composition, dominique ropion boosts the cool lavender-geranium combo with the crisp, fresh-ironed shirt scent of aldehydes, illuminated by a cool-hot flash of lemony ginger.
BLACK. Introduced in the top notes by elemi – a resin with pine, lemon and incense facets --, the mysterious, mineral accents of olibanum add their dark signature to y eau de parfum. Underscored by the deep bass thrum of smoky vetiver, a sensuous woody ambery base amps up the scent’s powerful radiance. Screen reader support enabled.
Top Notes:
Apple
Middle Notes:
Geranium, Sage
Base Notes:
Sensual Wood
YSL Beauté stands for more transparency and has decided to reveal 95% of the fragrance formula. The remaining 5% protects the perfumer's secret formula. Discover the olfactory notes:
ALCOHOL ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ● AQUA / WATER ● LIMONENE ● LINALOOL ● BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE ● CITRAL ● CITRONELLOL ● ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE ● GERANIOL ● COUMARIN ● CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2 ● CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 ● CI 42090 / BLUE 1 ●
Avoid applying near the eyes. In case of contact, rinse them immediately and thoroughly.
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THE BOLD SIGNATURE SCENT
A long-lasting, seductive fragrance for the accomplished, self-made man. It is an intense portrayal of masculinity in a sophisticated cologne inspired by the iconic Yves Saint Laurent "white t-shirt and black jacket" look.
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YOUR PASSION AMPLIFIES WHEN YOU SHARE IT
Boldly seek out new horizons. Dare to master every stage. Always maintain your pursuit for self-mastery. Unlock your drive to create a legacy of self-accomplishment. Most importantly, unleash the depths of passion every time you reveal to the world your intensity.
Discover blue, the color of action — every time you dare to amplify your Y.
