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A delivery arrived a couple of weeks back and I remember thinking to myself ‘Ooo that smells rather sexy’ and that I could smell something really faintly and couldn’t quite work it out. I then ‘unboxed’ my parcel slightly nonchalant and to my surprise, there it was. A YSL delivery containing the fragrance; Y Eau De Parfum For Men.

Now, for those of you who don’t know me (hello!) it is no secret of mine that out of all the ‘luxury brands’ so to speak, YSL/Saint Laurent is my ultimate. The whole rocker aesthetic, the ultra chic silhouettes, the dark and too cool it hurts vibes is something I could only hope to emulate! Anyway, enough gushing and let’s get into this review.

YSL - Y

Top Notes: Bergamot, Ginger, Apple
Middle Notes: Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium
Base Notes: Vetiver, Cedar, Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Olibanum

The opening of Y begins with a sweet and tart kick of the Apple note that when blended with the note of Ginger, it feels quite rich and warm yet the Bergamot manages to keep things quite light and fresh. My first thought was that it would be better worn on an evening as night begins to settle however, I have worn this throughout the day and found that the versatility of the fragrance really doesn’t box itself into a specific time or season and could be worn at any point! Clean and fresh for the Summer heat and warm and spicy for the cold Winter months.

As Y begins to settle down after around 20 minutes or so, the fragrance then starts to feel warm and spicy which adds a bit of life to the scent making it feel exciting to see how the dry-down will take place! Throughout the performance of Y, it makes me feel rather sophisticated and dare I say it, a little sexy too… The longevity of Y lasted upon my skin/clothes for what felt like days afterwards so if you’re thinking of sampling this, be warned, a few drops only will still make an impact! The sillage is certainly leaning more towards the heavier side and overall, if you’re looking for a scent that is incredibly versatile with long lasting power, this is the one for you.

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