The Eau de Parfum version of Y for men Yves Saint Laurent men's fragrances have always been designed in the image of the iconic designer who gave his name to the house, blending boldness, elegance and originality.
In 2017, the house Yves Saint Laurent released an Eau de Toilette named Y. This was, of course, a nod to the founder's first name, but also a tribute to the new creative generation of men, also known as generation Y. Synonymous with accomplishment and success, this fragrance was a fresh and bold woody fougère. Then, a year after its release, Yves Saint Laurent decided to repeat the experience, this time declining its essence into an Eau de Parfum. So how do these two compositions differ, and does Y For Men Eau de Parfum live up to its predecessor? Here is a review on the subject.
Olfastory’s review
Yves Saint Laurent's ambition pushed even further
Y For Men Eau de Toilette was a concentrate of freshness. This time, Y For Men Eau de Parfum is a concentrate of intensity, a new chapter in the story of Yves Saint Laurent. In a way, where the first fragrance was designed for a man in the midst of achievement, on the path to self-realization, Y For Men Eau de Parfum goes beyond that stage. With this composition, the Yves Saint Laurent man seems to have fully accomplished his dreams, surpassed his goals. More fulfilled, he is already moving toward the world of tomorrow. From then on, his self-confidence seems tenfold. The man who wears Y For Men Eau de Parfum is ready to take on every challenge and to soar ever higher. Y For Men Eau de Parfum is the fragrance of a new, fully accomplished man.
The Y For Men Eau de Parfum bottle, a striking design object
Visually, Y For Men Eau de Parfum is not diametrically opposed to its predecessor. In fact, it retains the same bottle shape, a true design object. Highly on-trend, it retains a strong creative personality. Featuring clean lines, it also incorporates a notch forming a Y on one of its faces. Its only real change: its blue gradient becomes darker. It intensifies, mirroring the fragrance it holds. Yet it remains bluish and luminous. For Suzanne Dalton, the bottle's designer, it is an expression of purity. It is a perfect reflection of strength and elegance, fully in keeping with Y For Men Eau de Parfum.
The fresh intensity of Y For Men Eau de Parfum
Finally, the composition imagined by perfumer Dominique Ropion rests on a fascinating interplay of light and dark. The result is a fragrance that is both intense and sensual. Y For Men Eau de Parfum first reveals itself in the freshness of citrus, paired with a few aromatic notes. Bergamot and ginger become one, combined with the crispness of green apple. Sage and juniper then join the blend, coupling with a very refreshing mint. From there, virility bursts forth in an intense, woody sillage. While geranium absolute enhances the elegance of Y For Men Eau de Parfum, tonka bean envelops the whole, alongside amber wood and olibanum.