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Y Eau Fraiche by Yves Saint Laurent — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Y Eau Fraiche by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent· 2020· Eau de Cologne

Y Eau Fraiche

8.41KTypically ~$110

Lemon at first spray; cedar is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FreshSpicyCitrusGreenWoody

Scent profile

Top notes

Lemon Ginger Pepper

Heart notes

Mint Geranium Juniper Berries Lavender

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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