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Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Yohji Yamamoto· 2013

Y-3

Name: Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto
Brand: Yohji Yamamoto
Rating: 7.7 (14 reviews)

7.714

Cardamom and elemi resin up top, drying down to patchouli and tonka bean. Suits dates in fall.

SweetSpicyWoodyResinousFloral

Perfumer: Dorothée Piot

Scent profile

Top notes

CardamomElemi resinTagetes

Heart notes

Black pepperLavenderVirginia cedar

Base notes

PatchouliTonka beanVetiver

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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FallNightDate nights

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91%

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Fall

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Day

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Night

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Where

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Casual

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Date

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Club

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Formal

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