Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Y
Y by Yves Saint Laurent (2017) is built around Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, Sage. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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- 1
Azzaro · 2016
Wanted
Shared notes: Ginger, Apple, Juniper, Tonka Bean, Amberwood. What differs: Lemon, Lavender, Cardamom.
- 2
Giorgio Armani · 2020
Stronger With You Freeze
Shared notes: Ginger, Apple, Geranium, Sage, Amberwood. What differs: Lime, Mandarin, Lavender.
- 3
Yves Saint Laurent · 2016
L'Homme Ultime
Shared notes: Bergamot, Ginger, Apple, Geranium, Cedar. What differs: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage.
- 4
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Bergamot, Geranium, Juniper, Cedar, Tonka Bean. What differs: Artemisia, Coriander, Rosemary. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
- 5
Giorgio Armani · 1998
Emporio Armani Lui
Shared notes: Sage, Bergamot, Apple, Cedar, Tonka Bean. What differs: Yuzu, Cardamom, Nutmeg. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
- 6
Giorgio Armani · 2018
Acqua di Gio Absolu
Shared notes: Bergamot, Apple, Geranium, Tonka Bean. What differs: Sea Notes, Pear, Lavender. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
- 7
Diesel · 2021
Sound of the Brave
Shared notes: Juniper, Sage, Amberwood. What differs: Lemon, Granny Smith Apple, Lavandin.
- 8
Lacoste · 2002
Lacoste pour Homme
Shared notes: Apple, Bergamot, Juniper, Cedar. What differs: Plum, Grapefruit, Cinnamon.
- 9
Parfums de Marly · 2025
Valero
Shared notes: Bergamot, Juniper, Geranium. What differs: Citron, Lavender, Nutmeg. Same family (Woody Aromatic). Positioned as Unisex.
- 10
Hugo Boss · 1995
Hugo Man
Shared notes: Sage, Geranium, Cedar. What differs: Green Apple, Lavender, Mint. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Y?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Wanted by Azzaro is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Y, including Ginger, Apple, Juniper.
What is an alternative to Y from another house?
Wanted (Azzaro, 2016) picks up Ginger, Apple, Juniper in a different interpretation.
Which other Yves Saint Laurent perfume is similar to Y?
At Yves Saint Laurent, L'Homme Ultime (2016) is the closest, sharing Bergamot, Ginger, Apple.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.