Initial Eau de Parfum vs Y Eau de Parfum
People who smelled both call them a weak match. Y Eau de Parfum is longer lasting, and Y Eau de Parfum projects more strongly.
- Etienne Aigner · 2021Initial Eau de Parfum
- Yves Saint Laurent · Eau de ParfumY Eau de 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 Eau de Parfum is longer lasting.
- Y Eau de Parfum projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Short lastingBased on a few votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 50% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on a few votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 50% of amber fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Gender lean
Leans masculineBased on a few votes
Leans masculineBased on lots of votes
What they're made of
Initial Eau de Parfum
Main accords
- Amber
- Aromatic
- Citrus
- Fresh spicy
- Lavender
- Powdery
Top notes
- apple
- blood grapefruit
- ginger
- white pepper
Heart notes
Base notes
- amber
- driftwood
- sandalwood
- white musk
Y Eau de Parfum
Main accords
- Amber
- Aromatic
- Citrus
- Fresh
- Fresh spicy
- Fruity
Which one is for you?
Pick Initial Eau de Parfum if…
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that projects more softly
Pick Y Eau de Parfum if…
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that projects more strongly