10 Best YSL Colognes of 2026

Y Eau de Parfum ranks first because it is the most complete YSL men's scent on sale in the US. YSL Beauty describes it as a fresh and woody fragrance with sage, geranium and sensual wood, and calls it long-lasting. That profile suits offices, weekends and evenings, which is why it scores highest for experience. It also has the most buying options in the Y line: a 0.33 oz travel size for $38, a 2.0 oz bottle for $136, the 3.3 oz bottle for $170, a 6.7 oz bottle for $239 and a 5 oz refill for $160 that fills the refillable 10, 60 and 100 mL bottles. On YSL's US page it showed 5,954 reviews with a 4.7 average, which YSL says includes incentivized reviews. The main tradeoff is price: Y Eau de Toilette has a similar sage and geranium core for $140. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

MYSLF Eau de Parfum takes second place as the strongest alternative to Y. YSL Beauty calls it a woody floral fragrance: sparkling bergamot on top, an orange blossom absolute heart from Tunisia, and a base of warm woods with Indonesian patchouli and Ambrofix. That floral heart is the main reason to choose it over Y, which leans on sage and geranium. It has the widest size range here, from a 0.33 oz spray at $38 and a 1.4 oz bottle at $99 to 3.3 oz at $170 and 5.0 oz at $210, plus a 5 oz refill at $160. YSL states that all formats of MYSLF are refillable and lists it as a bestseller, and its US page showed 5,100 reviews with a 4.7 average, including incentivized reviews. Men who want a classic fresh blue cologne will find Y more familiar. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Y Eau de Toilette is the value way into the Y family. YSL Beauty describes it as a fresh and clean men's cologne in which sage and lavender meet crisp geranium, rounded out by sensual woods and masculine incense. It shares the sage and geranium core of Y Eau de Parfum but adds lavender and incense, and YSL also calls it long-lasting. It costs $140 for 3.3 oz and $115 for 2.0 oz, which is $30 less than the eau de parfum at the large size, and YSL's subscription option takes another 10% off with free shipping on recurring orders. The limits are clear: there are only two sizes, no travel spray and no refill. On YSL's US page it showed a 4.7 average across 2,081 reviews, which include incentivized reviews. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

L'Homme Eau de Toilette is the best value on our list. YSL Beauty describes it as a fresh and woody men's fragrance in which bright citrus notes of bergamot and ginger blend with sensual vetiver, and it calls the scent long-lasting. That makes it an easy choice for work and warm days. It costs $130 for 3.3 oz, the lowest large-bottle price we found on YSL's US store, plus $105 for 2.0 oz and $180 for 6.7 oz, although the 6.7 oz size showed as out of stock when we checked. One thing to note: the headline on YSL's US page lists cardamom, cedarwood and coumarin, which does not match the description text, so read the full notes before you buy. On YSL's page 426 of 468 reviewers who answered (91%) recommend it. It is not refillable and has no travel spray. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette is the cheapest way to get a YSL scent for nights out. YSL Beauty describes a fresh, yet deep and mysterious scent with cardamom, cedar and coumarin, a structure it calls one of contrasting forces, while the page headline names cardamom, iris and tonka bean. Either way, this is the warm, spicy member of the L'Homme family, aimed at evenings rather than the office. It costs $130 for 3.3 oz, the same as L'Homme Eau de Toilette, with $105 for 2.0 oz and $180 for 6.7 oz. It scores lower for experience than the Y and MYSLF scents because its darker profile fits fewer settings, and its 4.3 average across 806 reviews on YSL's page is the lowest here, though 84% of reviewers who answered recommend it. There is no travel size or refill. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Y Le Parfum is the pick for men who like Y but want more strength. YSL Beauty describes it as a highly concentrated and long-lasting parfum that twists the Y signature into a fresh woody ambery take: geranium and pine up top, with patchouli and fir balsam in the dry-down. YSL credits master perfumer Dominique Ropion. It comes in four sizes, from a 0.33 oz spray at $39 and 1.4 oz at $115 to 2.0 oz at $170 and 3.3 oz at $198, so it is easy to sample before you commit. The tradeoffs are price and range: it costs $28 more than Y Eau de Parfum at 3.3 oz, it is not listed as refillable, and its warmer base suits cool weather and evenings better than summer days. On YSL's page it showed a 4.8 average across 2,080 reviews, including incentivized reviews. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Y Iced Cologne is the newest Y and the one built for heat. YSL Beauty calls it an eau de toilette intense: fresh iced mint and a Cooling Arcticle accord on top, a heart of living mint and blue sage, and a base of ambroxan and patchouli. YSL claims 12 hours of wear, a figure it bases on a consumer test of 63 men, and says the redesigned atomizer gives a spray that lasts 3 times longer than existing Y fragrances. It costs $155 for 3.3 oz, $128 for 2.0 oz and $35 for 0.33 oz, the cheapest travel size on our list. We rank it below the original Y versions because mint is a narrower style that suits summer and the gym more than evenings, and it is not listed as refillable. It showed a 4.8 average across 1,971 reviews on YSL's page, which include incentivized reviews. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

MYSLF Le Parfum is the warmest scent on our list. YSL Beauty describes a long-lasting, woody floral and spicy vanilla bourbon fragrance: black pepper essence on top, an orange blossom absolute heart from Tunisia, and warm woods with a vanilla bourbon infusion in the base. YSL credits perfumer Daniela Andrier. It keeps the MYSLF line's wide size range, from a 0.33 oz spray at $39 and 1.4 oz at $115 to 3.3 oz at $198 and 5.0 oz at $248, and there is a 5 oz refill for $188. We rank it below the eau de parfum because the sweet vanilla base fits evenings and winter better than everyday wear, and because it costs $28 more at 3.3 oz. On YSL's page it showed 5,054 reviews with a 4.6 average, which YSL says includes incentivized reviews. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Y Elixir is the richest version of Y. YSL Beauty describes it as a deep woody spicy cologne for men in an extreme concentration, with oud wood contrasted by lavender and crisp geranium, and the page also lists warm incense. YSL quotes master perfumer Dominique Ropion calling it an haute couture version of Y that is more intense and woodier. The catch is how it is sold: there is one size, 2.0 oz for $198, so it costs about as much as 3.3 oz of Y Le Parfum and gives you less liquid. There is no travel size to test it, which makes it a harder blind buy. Oud and incense also narrow it to evenings and cooler weather, which is why it scores lower for experience. It showed a 4.7 average across 3,107 reviews on YSL's page, including incentivized reviews. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Tuxedo is YSL's luxury option and the only unisex scent on our list. It belongs to the Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection, and YSL Beauty describes an elegant and sharp patchouli fragrance with earthy, woody tones. The published pyramid is the most detailed here: violet leaf, bergamot and coriander on top; rose, lily of the valley and black pepper at the heart; and ambergris, patchouli and vanilla bourbon in the base. It is listed as a bestseller and comes with a complimentary drawstring pouch. Price is the problem for most buyers: $340 for 4.2 oz and $195 for 1.2 oz, about double Y Eau de Parfum per bottle, with no small travel spray. Its 4.3 average across 423 reviews on YSL's page also trails the Y and MYSLF scents. Pick it if you want a shared, less common YSL rather than a classic men's cologne. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.