First impression
Opening
Ginger · Bergamot
1 / 3From first spray to drydown
Perfume changes on skin. This is the direction to expect, not a flat list of notes.
First impression
Ginger · Bergamot
As it settles
Apple · Oud
What stays
Incense · Lavender
A good match when
you reach for crisp shirts, cool air, and scents that feel freshly showered.
Worth knowing
you prefer discreet, close-to-skin fragrance with minimal projection.
The full picture
The familiar "blue" freshness of the original Y (ginger and bergamot) but darker and more mature. It replaces the sweet apple with rich geranium and a heavy dose of oud and frankincense. It smells like a dark blue suit—clean but intense.
Sophisticated, mysterious, and night-time ready. It feels like the "CEO version" of a blue fragrance. It exudes quiet confidence rather than loud energy.
It takes the mass-appealing DNA of YSL Y and makes it richer and longer-lasting. It feels more premium and rare, perfect for men who want to smell fresh but also deep and serious.