Yves Saint Laurent
Y Elixir
Parfum · heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.70
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.30
- spicy0.00
- woody0.70
- amber0.50
- sweet0.30
- leather0.00
- smoky0.50
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Formal
Y Elixir is polished and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Winter cold
Y Elixir is rich, amber and smoky, so it lasts in cold air.
Signature
Y Elixir is aromatic and woody with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Date night
Y Elixir is amber, made for a night out.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
ALT. Fragrances
Farouche
86/100Farouche puts bright bergamot over the oud wood in Y Elixir, with geranium in both.
Spray Y Elixir first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Farouche on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Dossier
Fougere Bergamot
86/100Fougere Bergamot's grapefruit lifts the oud wood in Y Elixir, and both carry geranium.
Spray Y Elixir first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Fougere Bergamot on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Parfums de Marly
Percival
85/100Percival's bergamot lifts the oud wood in Y Elixir, with lavender in both.
Spray Y Elixir first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Percival on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).