Y by Yves Saint Laurent is an eau de toilette that opens on aldehydes, bergamot and ginger and settles into ambergris, balsam fir and cedar. It reads mostly green, fresh and clean on our scent profile, at a moderate strength. Its least common notes on our list are incense and apple, in the woody family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 70%
1.Creed
Green Irish TweedVery similar · Eau de parfum · For men · 1985
Both have ambergris, violet leaf and lemon.
From $360 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 70%
2.Armani
Acqua di Giò ProfumoSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2015
Both have incense, geranium and sage.
From $130 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 66%
3.Versace
Pour HommeSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2008
Both have cedar, musk and geranium.
From $105 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 66%
4.Creed
Royal OudSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2011
Both have cedar, musk and bergamot.
From $415 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 66%
5.Ralph Lauren
Polo BlueSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men
Both have musk, geranium and bergamot.
From $99 for 75 ml (2.5 oz)
- 64%
6.Givenchy
Gentlemen OnlySimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2013
Both have cedar, incense and musk.
Price at retailer
- 64%
7.Dolce & Gabbana
Light Blue pour HommeSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2007
Both have incense, musk and bergamot.
From $115 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 64%
8.Kenneth Cole
BlackSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2003
Both have cedar, incense and musk.
From $69 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 61%
9.Davidoff
Cool WaterSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1988
Both have musk and geranium.
Price at retailer
- 61%
10.Azzaro
Eau de ToiletteSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1978
Both have cedar, musk and vetiver.
Price at retailer
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