Best Y Eau de Parfum Intense by Yves Saint Laurent Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Y Eau de Parfum Intense is an aromatic fougère that blends fresh and spicy elements with a woody base. It opens on vibrant ginger, juniper, and bergamot, softened by sage and lavender, before settling into a warm heart of geranium and patchouli. Vetiver and cedarwood ground the composition, providing depth and longevity. Those drawn to a refined balance of spice, greenery, and earthiness will find this fragrance compelling.
Tonka Lavande by Marie Jeanne £137.50
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fougere
- lavender
- sage
- tonka beans
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- vintage/old school
- woody
Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
The Materie Premiere collection.
A soft, bitter-sweet tonka and cooling lavender blend. Marie Jeanne’s beautiful vision of a 21st century fougere.
803 Givre Patchouli by Bon Parfumeur £45.83
- Key notes:
- ginger
- juniper
- mineral accord
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- marine
- woody
Frosted patchouli : a palpable tension between hot and cold. The fragrance begins on a frosted note with marine accents, warmed by a spicy combination of ginger, pink pepper and juniper berry. The patchouli is intense, warm and powerful, a patchouli leaf captured in ice.
Giardinodiercole by Agatho £254.17
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cashmeran
- cedarwood
- juniper
- lavender
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
Esprit de Contradiction by Maison Matine £50.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- cloves
- ginger
- lemon
- sage
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- spicy
Aromatic sage, coriander and black pepper combine with mandarin and lemon for laid-back sophistication. Vetiver and musk give it muscle, while orris provides lean, refined woodiness.
Into The Wild by Maison Matine £50.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cocoa
- ginger
- juniper
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
The creamy tropical lushness of frangipani and magnolia is sparkled up by crisp juniper berries. Cardamom and pepper punctuates this clean green floral with spice, while ginger adds subtle heat.
Vladimir by Carine Roitfeld £158.33
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fougere
- geranium
- orris (iris root)
- sage
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- vintage/old school
- woody
Your hand guiding me in a firm but gentle hold, we slipped into the wings of the Mariinsky theatre. While the dancers warmed up to the sound of Tchaikovsky, you lent towards me and tenderly kissed my cheek, enveloping me in a sweet, lingering aroma of incense.
A story of contrasts finding its inspiration in Carine’s Slavic roots. The story of a family, of love and transmission. Vladimir is the name of Carine’s son. The contrasting ingredients of orris, incense and amber blow hot and cold, express rigor and fluidity. The fragrance opens with the icy effect of grapefruit and natural bergamot enveloped in the aromatic notes of French sage. The heart reveals the spicy notes of natural cedar and Egyptian geranium. Then arrives the warmth of Moroccan orris, a modern leathery note and a complex ambery accord composed of sensual, woody, vanilla notes.
Audacity by Plowden & Fallow £90.00
- Key notes:
- geranium
- grapefruit
- juniper
- oakmoss
- tobacco
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
A confident potion and a tribute to those who are not only prepared to take a gamble, but relish it, laughing in the face of adversity. For here is an ode to modern day British entrepreneurial optimism, life is moving fast, fortunes are being made and lost, but let’s face it, the journey is where the thrill is at its most potent.
Brash and loud is not Audacity’s style; it is far more refined. This unisex fragrance oozes a level of confident subtle sophistication, with it’s aromatic, citrus qualities ascending from an oriental woody base. Audacity is quietly noticeable, daring and bold, but sees no need to shout about it’s merits; people take notice anyway.
Kajal II by Kajal £162.50
- Key notes:
- cloves
- fougere
- green leaves
- lavender
- lemon
- mandarin
- patchouli
- sage
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
Spiritually, number two symbolizes balance, a reminder that we are all connected. When we attune our inner self with our outer experiences, a profound equilibrium emerges. Kajal II, with its peach and bright aromatics playing against deep oakmoss, sandalwood and musk, is a tribute to this serene duality.
Perfumer: Rosendeo Mateu
Divina Flora by Aura Eximia £187.50
- Key notes:
- cloves
- jasmine
- juniper
- narcissus
- neroli
- passion fruit
- peony
- rose
- sage
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
This “divine flower” is a luminous, untamed floral that captures the serenity of nature in motion. It starts bright and light: lemongrass and passion fruit, opening up to peony and lily of the valley. Watery, ethereal cyclamen drenches the richness of jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus like dew over a meadow. The drydown is green, a mingling of eucalyptus and sage with peppermint, juniper and pine, grounded by
Mysore sandalwood and a hint of vanilla bourbon.
Mossland 12.09 by Neydo £66.67
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- cloves
- juniper
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Inspired by a dream of flying naked over a lush jungle. Your skin tingles from the cold, before you feel the rustle of leaves against your body as you descend through the canopy of cypress and white cedar trees. Your senses are dazzled by the smell of green: vetiver, juniper, moss. You live here now.
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour
About Y Eau de Parfum Intense by Yves Saint Laurent
- What makes Y Eau de Parfum Intense different from other aromatic fougères?
- Y Eau de Parfum Intense stands out by combining fresh ginger and juniper with a balanced herbal heart of sage and lavender, supported by a warm woody base of vetiver, patchouli, and cedarwood. This blend creates a refined, contemporary fougère with both spicy brightness and earthy depth.
- Are the fragrances listed here exact matches for Y Eau de Parfum Intense?
- No, these fragrances share certain notes and aromatic qualities with Y Eau de Parfum Intense but each has unique accords or nuances that differentiate them. They offer variations on the aromatic fougère theme rather than exact reproductions.
- Which notes should I focus on if I like Y Eau de Parfum Intense?
- Focus on fragrances that include ginger, juniper, sage, lavender, vetiver, patchouli, and cedarwood. These notes contribute to the fresh, spicy, herbal, and woody facets that define Y Eau de Parfum Intense.









