Y Intense

I finished my bottle recently, and in the long term review I would say this is a very generic fragrance with Y DNA in it. It still has the backbone of the apple and ginger from Y EDT/EDP, but less sweeter and more aromatic. It opens with a very mild sweet tart citrus and dries down to an aromatic woody scent. Overall, it smells like a designer version of freshly washed clothes. It is no brainer and grab and put in on and you will good. You don't standout in this rather you would smell like a well put together person. I would personally choose Y EDT/Iced Cologne for summers as they are more fresh, airy and less sweeter than the EDP version, also the EDP intense is slightly sticky or cloying in high heat like 27+ degrees. And about the performance, it is very average. 1 hour of maximum projection and 2 hours noticeable if closer than 2 foot and after that it is skin scent for the next 3 hours max unless you overspray it by 4 more spray in which it will last 1 or 2 hours more. I have got more performance on the EDT than this one, also EDT and EDP are the best for compliments.

i remember when i first tried and bought this, i pictured swimming deep under the ocean, surrounded by dark blue water but not completely devoid of light, similar to the bottles color. now, i get less of the marine/watery feel and more of a mature take on y edp. it removes the green apple that y edp is known for and increases the aromatic and woodiness of it. the fresh bergamot and ginger disappears within an hour and leaves you with the sage lavender geranium common in ysl y. its aromatic, herbal and woody with a slight twinge of sweetness, and while it is suitable for the summer, honestly i feel like its better for the spring/fall, where it's not too warm nor too cold.

This doesn't smell like the other y's- which I'm happy about. I didn't like the apple note in the older ones. This has a soapier base with an obvious wood background. Even in the drydown it's not very similar to the edp. The top notes are more hidden than the edp. It projects moderately and has a longevity of about 8 hrs (6 of which are a skin scent) I'd say this is not redundant to any of the Y's. I'd agree with this being more mature but it's not dated. And it's not just an edp with a lack of apple like the other have said. This would be considered parfum concentration and you can see the oil on your skin after you spray.

Apparently this is the 2023 version. Upon visiting the store I discovered the 2021 Le Parfum had already been reformulated in 2025. They’re getting a little out of control with these in my opinion. Nonetheless YEDP intense isn’t too special. It is very fresh and strong, very modern. I think it is lacking some warmth. It has a slight amount of warmth which I think would allow for this to be worn in the winter or fall. I really wanted the Le Parfum but the reformulation compared to YEDP intense pushed me in the direction of YEDP intense. Also, very strong spray compared to Sauvage Eau Forte’s fine mist sprayer.

Smooth, versatile and masculine. Best of the Y’s to include the myself line. Myself EDP would win if it lasted longer however, it’s very youthful, better for younger guys. L’Absolu smells like dryer sheets to me, good, but boring and not very masculine. The iced and EDP intense are very similar. Iced is just lighter, brighter and doesn’t last as long. Everyone’s hyping iced when EDP intense literally smells the same just denser and lasts longer minus the mint note that only lasts in the opening of iced for about 10 minutes…. But ok. EDP intense, in my opinion is best value for money. 🤷♂️