Explore/Yves Saint Laurent/Y

Original fragrance

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette bottle

Yves Saint Laurent

Y

Eau de Toilette

Bright bergamot and ginger with fresh lavender, sage and dry cedar.

Best alternatives to Y

2 comparisons

A different interpretation of a familiar fragrance. Explore what each one brings.

AFNAN PERFUMES 9am Dive bottle

Afnan

9am Dive

Inspired alternative

A mintier, more watery opening than Y, followed by apple and woods. The drydown turns toward sandalwood and patchouli, with less of Y’s distinctive sage character.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Y compared with 9am Dive
AccordOriginalYAlternative9am Dive
Fresh
Aromatic
Citrus
Fruity
Woody
Performance
Expected performance: Y compared with 9am Dive
MeasureOriginalYAlternative9am Dive
ProjectionModerateModerate
LongevityModerate4–6 hrsModerate4–6 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Y

The 2022 EDT was used; the older 2017 EDT can wear differently.

Profile reviewed

9am Dive

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

Profile reviewed

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Zara London Saville Row Mayfair bottle

Zara

London Saville Row Mayfair

Fragrance in its own right

Mint makes the opening cooler than Y’s fruity freshness. Iris adds powder through the middle, before a sandalwood drydown that is softer than Y’s crisp herbal woods.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Y compared with London Saville Row Mayfair
AccordOriginalYAlternativeLondon Saville Row Mayfair
Fresh
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Fruity
Performance
Expected performance: Y compared with London Saville Row Mayfair
MeasureOriginalYAlternativeLondon Saville Row Mayfair
ProjectionModerateModerate
LongevityModerate4–6 hrsModerate4–6 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Y

The 2022 EDT was used; the older 2017 EDT can wear differently.

Profile reviewed

London Saville Row Mayfair

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

Profile reviewed

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