Y Elixir review

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.

Who it is for

men who want the richest Y for special occasions

Price

$198 for 2.0 oz (60 mL), the only size, on YSL Beauty's US store as of November 2026.

Y ELIXIR $198.00 A LONG-LASTING FRESH & SEXY DEEP WOODY-SPICY OUD FRAGRANCE
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Lavender, crisp geranium, warm incense and oud wood
• YSL calls it an extreme concentration of Y
• Single 2.0 oz (60 mL) size for $198
• Created by master perfumer Dominique Ropion, per YSL
• Metallic blue bottle with a matte black Y

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most concentrated version of Y, per YSL
• Strength: Oud gives it a richer profile than any other Y
• Strength: Showed 3,107 reviews and a 4.7 average on YSL's page
• Weakness: Only one size, 2.0 oz, for $198
• Weakness: The highest price per ounce among the Y scents
• Weakness: Oud and incense narrow it to evenings and cold weather

Key facts

• Price: $198 (2.0 oz)
• Concentration: Elixir
• Key notes: Lavender, geranium, incense, oud wood
• Sizes: 2.0 oz only
• Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

Where it ranks

Y Elixir is No. 9 in our Best YSL Colognes verdict.