Y EAU DE PARFUM, AN ICONIC MASCULINE FRAGRANCE | YSL BEAUTY (2024)

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What does y eau de parfum smell like? ›

Y Eau de Parfum Yves Saint Laurent for men

Y Eau de Parfum was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Apple, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Sage, Juniper Berries and Geranium; base notes are Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Olibanum.

Masculine fragrances have less of an emphasis on sweet scents. They're usually less powdery, floral, or fruity. That being said, there are many, many fantastic masculine fragrances that are very sweet. For example, an often used note in fragrances is vanilla.

You must have come across many people using the word 'cologne' while some using the word ' Eau De Parfum'. There are many perfume bottles which have the term 'Eau de Parfum for men' and 'Eau de Parfum for women' written on them.

How long does it last? Libre Eau de Parfum Intense is a fragrance that won't let you down. It lasts for about eight hours on the skin, gradually transitioning from a vibrant opening to a more intimate dry-down. And if you want to extend its presence even further, a couple more sprays will do the trick.

It can work for any season and any situation, outside of a formal event. It leans quite masculine and is suitable for any age group, but it trends slightly towards younger men. Y EDP is a hoodie and jeans type of scent. It could work for a date night as well.

Y Eau de Parfum offers a balanced, fresh, and deep scent, ideal for everyday wear. Y Le Parfum, being richer and more potent, provides an excellent choice for those seeking a more pronounced and enduring fragrance.

The basic four are floral, oriental, fresh, and woodsy. Floral – This one is pretty self-explanatory, it smells like flowers.

Vanilla always ranks high in the game of seduction thanks to its aphrodisiac-like qualities that capture a man's attention. Musk's second-skin aroma, with a seductive woody and earthy scent, is another alluring essential… and you can never go wrong with sandalwood, known to stimulate desire.

Men produce androstenol and androstenone. Androstenol is produced by fresh male sweat and is most attractive to women, while androstenone is produced once the sweat is exposed to oxygen and is highly unpleasant to women.

For men, both Eau De Toilette and Eau De Parfum aftershaves can be distinctive and memorable, with the EDT fragrances offering a slightly lighter and subtler scent. One of the best examples of an Eau De Toilette for men is Hugo Boss Bottled.

What does eau de parfum mean for men? ›

Eau de Parfum translates as perfume water and it contains a more concentrated amount of the fragranced oils that define a scent. It should contain over 15% of essential oils and its increased purity attracts an increased price tag.

Do men wear eau de parfum or eau de toilette? Anyone of any gender identity can wear whatever fragrance they choose. Some fragrances marketed toward men, such as Chanel's Bleu de Chanel, are marketed as Eau de parfums.

Unfortunately, once a bottle of perfume has been opened, it will eventually expire. "Spraying a perfume allows air into the bottle, which oxidizes the fragrance over time," said Gavarry. "You'll notice a severely reduced signature of the fragrance itself. It will not smell sparkling."

The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Mint and Lemon; middle notes are Apple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage and Geranium; base notes are Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Balsam Fir, Incense and Vetiver.

I know that YSL Y EDP is mostly considered a fragrance for the younger generation, specially the teens.

Her Eau de Parfum is a British gourmand fragrance that blends crushed berries with violet and jasmine – rounded with wood and creamy amber.

Warm and earthy, oud perfumes are known for their signature woody profile. These scents are home to rich, leathery notes coupled with a subtle smokey accent – and, much like musk or amber fragrances, oud fragrances are treasured for their aromatic intensity.