Yves Saint LaurentY

Description Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense (2023) is the deepened, more potent sibling in the Y line, developed by perfumers Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. It keeps the aromatic-fougère backbone that made the original Y a modern classic for men, but pushes the ginger and juniper opening harder and leans on a heavier vetiver-patchouli-cedar base. The result reads sharper and more assertive, built for wearers who found the standard EDP too polite. Scent Character Woody / Amber: 33% Fresh: 33% Floral: 22% Spicy: 11% Translation: a fresh, aromatic scent built on a solid woody-amber base, with a lavender-geranium floral heart and a peppery ginger kick that keeps it from feeling one-note. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Ginger, Juniper Berries, Bergamot Heart: Sage, Lavender, Geranium Base: Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar Performance Longevity: 4 to 6 hours. Sillage: Moderate and close to the skin. Projection: 1 to 2 feet through the first hour or two. Best Occasions & Season Fall, spring, and summer. The ginger-juniper opening keeps it from feeling too heavy in warm weather Everyday wear and casual leisure settings Men's fragrance Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Eau de Parfum Intense Perfumers: Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent House: Yves Saint Laurent Year: 2023, an intensified flanker of the original Y Eau de Parfum Try Before You Commit The 2 oz / 60 ml bottle retails at $89.98. Venba's samples make it easy to compare Intense directly against the standard Y EDP before you decide which one earns a spot on your shelf: 1mL at $4.50, 5mL at $17.99, or 10mL at $28.99. 100% Authentic Every bottle and sample sold by Venba is 100% authentic, verified for authenticity. We've filled over 200,000 orders and hold a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot. Enjoy free U.S. shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns on every order. FAQ How is Y EDP Intense different from the regular Y EDP? Intense keeps the same aromatic-fougère family but amplifies the ginger and juniper opening and deepens the vetiver-patchouli-cedar base for a sharper, more assertive character overall. How long does it last? Typically 4 to 6 hours with moderate, skin-close sillage, noticeably stronger than the standard EDT but not a room-filler. Is it good for daily wear? Yes. The fresh top notes keep it light enough for the office or errands, while the woody-amber base gives it enough depth for evenings too. Who created it? Perfumers Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent, the same team behind several of YSL's recent men's launches.