Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this scent, Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau Fraiche, and I gotta say, it’s been a journey. Let me tell you about it.
First off, I snagged this thing because I heard some buzz about it being a lighter take on the regular Y, which I dig. I mean, I like the original Y, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes it’s a bit much, you know? So, I thought, “Hey, a fresher version? Let’s give it a shot!”
So, I got my hands on it and slapped some on. Immediately, I got hit with this lemony, gingery smell, kinda like the original Y, but without the sage, from what I could tell. It’s pretty familiar, but also kinda different. They say it’s got peppermint, cedarwood, pepper, geranium, lemon, lemongrass, ginger, and incense in it – basically the whole spice rack, apparently.
- First day: Wore it out to grab some coffee. Felt pretty good, not too overpowering. Got a “You smell nice” from the barista, so that’s a win.
- Second day: Hit the gym with it on. Surprisingly, it held up pretty well through a workout. Didn’t turn weird or anything.
- Third day: Just a regular workday. Didn’t really notice it much myself after a while, which is usually a good sign. Means it’s not screaming for attention.
They are saying that Eau Fraiche is like perfume, but with way less of the smelly stuff in it. Like, perfume has 22% of essential oil, while Eau Fraiche only has 1-3%. It made me feel like I am using a lighter one. I also heard that YSL has this Black Opium that’s, like, super popular. And they are talking about this Black Opium EDP Extreme that’s a real punch in the nose with black coffee and patchouli. This Eau Fraiche is nothing like that, thank goodness. It’s way more chill.
I kept using it for a week, and I gotta say, I’m starting to really like this stuff. It’s becoming my go-to for when I want to smell good but not like I bathed in cologne. I tried spraying it on different spots, like my wrists, my neck, even a little on my clothes. Seems to last longer on fabric, but it’s not as strong of a scent that way.
So yeah, that’s my experience with Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau Fraiche. It’s a solid choice if you’re into the Y line but want something a bit more laid-back. I found it is a good one. This is just my two cents, though. Everyone’s different, so what works for me might not work for you. But hey, if you’re curious, give it a sniff and see what you think!
