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Y Le Parfum (EDP)

2021

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Versions Timeline

2021

Y Le Parfum (Original Release)

2025

Y Le Parfum (2025)

Price Range
$157 – $196

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Dominique Ropion

"Y Le Parfum is a darker and more intense interpretation of the modern Y fragrance DNA. It opens with crisp apple, grapefruit, ginger, and aldehydic brightness, creating a fresh yet energetic first impression. The heart combines sage, lavender, and geranium for an aromatic fougere character with a clean herbal edge. Tonka bean brings smooth sweetness to the drydown, while cedar, olibanum, and patchouli add depth, warmth, and refinement. The overall effect is polished, masculine, and more enveloping than the lighter members of the Y line. Its versatile character can move from professional settings to evening wear while retaining strong presence."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Powerful
Sophisticated
Ambitious
Alluring

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Date
Night Out

Fun Facts

Y Le Parfum was introduced in 2021 as a more powerful and darker interpretation of the Y fragrance DNA.

The composition was created by perfumer Dominique Ropion.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FruityCitrusFreshSpicyFougèreGreenFloralWoodySweetResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

apple
aldehydes
grapefruit
ginger
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

sage
lavender
geranium
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

tonka bean
cedar
olibanum
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Y Le Parfum is generally regarded as a powerful, darker, and more intense take on the Y masculine DNA. Its smoother, warmer drydown combines aromatic freshness with sweet tonka bean and polished woods, while longevity and projection are commonly viewed as strong. The profile is refined and versatile, although its sweeter and denser character may be less appealing to those who prefer the lighter Y releases.”

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