Connoisseur Man vs Y Le Parfum

Grapefruit brightens the apple opening compared with Y Le Parfum. Lavender and sage lead into cedar, incense and tonka, giving the drydown a lighter feel.

How they compare

Connoisseur Man could suit you if you’d like more fruit and less woods than Y Le Parfum.

Scent accords and expected performance: Connoisseur Man compared with Y Le Parfum
AlternativeConnoisseur ManAccord or measureOriginalY Le Parfum
Scent profile
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh
Fruity
Citrus
Performance
ModerateProjectionModerate
Moderate4–6 hrsLongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrs
Key differences
  • Less woodyEstimated 4 out of 5 for Connoisseur Man, 5 for Y Le Parfum.
  • Shorter longevityEstimated moderate for Connoisseur Man, long-lasting for Y Le Parfum.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Y Le Parfum

Reviewed

This comparison concerns the apple-and-sage 2021 Y Le Parfum, not the differently composed later version.

Connoisseur Man

Reviewed

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports.

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