First off, there seems to be some serious confusion. I’m seeing mentions of a “Y Le Parfum 2025” which, uh, hasn’t actually happened yet (unless I’m living in the future and didn’t realize it). Maybe someone got a sneak peek? Either way, the legit “Y Le Parfum” dropped back in 2021, which is what I’m gonna mainly talk about.
So, what’s it supposed to *be*? Well, descriptions are all over the place. Some sources call it an “Oriental Fougére,” others a “Woody Aromatic.” Honestly? That kinda just tells you it’s trying to be everything to everyone. It’s playing the “fresh *and* sophisticated” game, which can be a tough sell.
The notes, according to the internet, are a mishmash. Apple, grapefruit, ginger, aldehydes (whatever *those* are, some kinda fizzy chemical thing, I guess) up top. Then lavender in the middle, which is a classic, and… well, I’m not going to list *every* single note. Point is, it sounds like they threw a bunch of stuff in there hoping something good would come out. Which, hey, sometimes works!
Now, I haven’t actually smelled this myself, which makes reviewing it kinda tricky, I admit. But the gist I’m getting is it’s a stronger, bolder version of the original “Y” line. Apparently, YSL is really pushing this “raw elegance” vibe. Which, I guess, is marketing speak for “we added more patchouli and charged you extra.” But what do I know, lol.
Honestly, the whole “Y” line is pretty wearable, like one source said. It’s not super challenging or anything, which is prob why it’s popular. I’ve heard some love it, some hate it, some are just kinda “meh” about it. That one source (mentioning YSL Y L’Elixir) seemed to think the geranium was a bit much in *that* one, so… watch out for that, if you’re sensitive to that kind of thing.
And this “Y Le Parfum 2025” thing? I’m calling shenanigans. Unless Yves Saint Laurent has a time machine, I’m pretty sure that’s either a typo or someone’s over-enthusiastic imagination running wild.
