Essence of Success vs Y Le Parfum
People who smelled both call them a fair match. Y Le Parfum is sweeter, and Y Le Parfum is longer lasting.
- Antonio Banderas · 2025Essence of Success
- Yves Saint Laurent · Parfum · 2021Y Le Parfum
How alike are they?
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Y Le Parfum is sweeter.
- Y Le Parfum is longer lasting.
- Y Le Parfum projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Short lastingBased on a few votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 55% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on a few votes
Moderate projectionBased on lots of votes
Gender lean
Leans masculineBased on a few votes
Leans masculineBased on lots of votes
What they're made of
Essence of Success
Main accords
- Amber
- Aromatic
- Fresh spicy
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Citrus
Top notes
- bergamot
- green apple
Y Le Parfum
Main accords
- Fresh
- Fruity
- Aromatic
- Fresh spicy
- Synthetic
- Aldehydic
Top notes
- aldehydes
- apple
- ginger
- grapefruit
Heart notes
Which one is for you?
Pick Essence of Success if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that projects more softly
Pick Y Le Parfum if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that projects more strongly