Y Iced Cologne by Yves Saint Laurent is a modern aromatic fougère built around an intense “liquid ice” sensation. Created by perfumer Dominique Ropion, the fragrance takes the clean masculine DNA of the Y line and amplifies it with a striking blast of icy mint freshness.

The opening is extremely fresh and cooling, driven by Ice Mint and the proprietary Arctical™ cooling molecule, which creates a crisp, frozen-air effect on skin. The scent feels sharp, energetic, and immediately invigorating—almost like chilled mint leaves and cold metallic air

In the heart, the fragrance becomes greener and more aromatic with Living Mint, Mint Tea, and Blue Sage. These notes add herbal depth and a modern fougère character while keeping the fragrance airy and transparent rather than heavy or sweet.

The dry-down introduces a smoother masculine base of Ambroxan and Patchouli, giving warmth, longevity, and a slightly woody sensuality beneath the icy freshness. The contrast between frozen mint and warm woods is what gives the fragrance its “fresh beast mode” personality.

Key Notes

• Top: Ice Mint, Arctical™ cooling accord
• Heart: Living Mint, Mint Tea, Blue Sage
• Base: Ambroxan, Indonesian Patchouli

Top: Ice Mint, Arctical™ cooling accord
Heart: Living Mint, Mint Tea, Blue Sage
Base: Ambroxan, Indonesian Patchouli

Apply fragrance to clean skin after showering, targeting pulse points such as wrists and behind the neck for optimal scent diffusion. Use a non-scented moisturizer first to prolong fragrance life. Avoid direct application on clothes and sensitive skin to prevent irritation and preserve the integrity of the scent.