There's a sharp intensity behind Y Intense Cologne from the very first moment, ginger, juniper berries, and bergamot giving little hint of the herbal depth still waiting further in. Sage, geranium, and lavender deepen that sharpness through the entire middle, herbal and calm without the composition ever losing its early, clarity as it continues to develop. Vetiver, patchouli, and cedar ground the entire dry down in a warm, grounded depth that gives the fragrance real staying power through an entire long evening.
This aromatic spicy Eau De Parfum suits formal occasions and evening wear especially well, richer and more intense than the original Y formula it builds upon. Yves Saint Laurent built this sharp at first and unmistakably grounded by the very end, an amplification.