Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto

Name: Y-3
Brand: Yohji Yamamoto
Rating: 7.6 (14 reviews)

2013for men

Perfumer: Dorothée Piot

7.6/10

14 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto is a Spicy Sweet perfume for men. Y-3 came out in 2013. It was composed by Dorothée Piot. The top notes are Cardamom, Elemi resin and Tagetes; middle notes are Lavender, Black pepper and Virginia cedar; base notes are Patchouli, Tonka bean and Vetiver. Voters find it suitable all year round. It is long-lasting, and the sillage is strong.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (71% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 64% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, sweet, woody

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

9 notes

Y-3 features 9 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

14 ratings

7.6

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

13 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

13 ratings

6.8

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

14 season votes

Spring29%
Summer0%
Autumn36%
Winter36%

Who wears it

Men64%
Unisex27%
Women9%

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