Designer sample
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Sample
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP, hand decanted into a clear 5ml or 10ml atomiser. Free UK delivery on every order, no minimum spend.
Concentration: EDP
5ml sample: £9, in stock
10ml sample: £16, in stock
2ml sample: £5, in stock. No minimum order: order one 2ml sample, or add it to any 5ml or 10ml order. Shop 2ml designer samples, choose any 4 for £20.
10ml for £16, that is £1.60 per ml, with free UK delivery.
You are buying an independently decanted sample in a clear atomiser, not the retail bottle shown. Read the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
100% authentic fragrance. Hand decanted from a genuine retail bottle.
Retail reference: £115 for 100ml, checked 13/10/26.
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About the original
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum stands as an absolute modern titan in the blue fragrance category, universally celebrated for defining the peak standard for a clean office safe daily driver with massive projection. Because of its monumental commercial success worldwide and its premium designer retail pricing, it remains a heavily requested target for clone database queries. The budget friendly alternatives mapped out below excel at delivering its signature bright aromatic sage opening and thick, sweet woody dry down without the premium cost barrier.
Original fragrance details
- Longevity: 7.6 out of 10 (source)
- Projection: 7.4 out of 10 (source)
- Overall: 7.5 out of 10 (source)
- Value: 7.5 out of 10 (source)
Gender: Masculine
Scores checked: 2026-10-01
Scent profile
- Fragrance family: Woody Aromatic Fougère
- Launch year: 2018
- Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Information from olfastory.com
Atlas guide: best in early autumn. Occasions: Night out and high projection socialising.
How we fill our samples
All our samples are hand decanted using a syringe, in a controlled environment, with care. Each one is filled from an authentic retail bottle into a clear glass atomiser.
Why buy a Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y sample?
The retail bottle of Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y is £115 for 100ml. A 5ml sample from £9 costs under a tenth of that, so you can wear it on your own skin through a full day before deciding whether it earns a place on your shelf.
Scent behaves differently on every person, so a sample shows you how it opens, how long it lasts and how it projects on you, not on a stranger's review. It is also a light, easy way to carry a favourite when you travel.
Every sample is hand decanted from an authentic retail bottle into a clear atomiser, with free UK delivery and no minimum spend.
Looking after your sample
Keep your atomiser away from direct sunlight and heat, and store it upright with the cap on. It is made of glass, so handle it with care and keep it out of reach of children.
Price, delivery and dispatch
Free UK delivery on every designer sample order, no minimum spend. Samples are hand decanted to order and dispatched within 1 to 2 working days, with delivery in 2 to 4 working days. Available in 5ml and 10ml atomisers.
Unopened samples in their original box can be returned for any reason within 14 days of delivery. Contact us first and you pay the return postage. Opened samples cannot be returned for change of mind because they are hand decanted consumables. Damaged, faulty or incorrect orders are refunded or replaced if reported within 30 days of delivery, with no need to post the sample back. See our returns page.
Also available in 2ml atomisers, for £5. Pick four different 2ml samples, with at least one priced £3.50, for £20. There is no minimum order, so you can order a single 2ml sample. Shop 2ml designer samples.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP reviews
Average 8.5 out of 10 from 2 reviews.
Kerrie (verified sample buyer), 8.0/10
2026-10-28
OMG 😀 I love this mens cologne , I bought it to Test out before I buy him the full bottle for his birthday. This is so so nice … thank you ❤️
Andrew Francis (owns the bottle), 9.0/10
2026-10-14
This was one of the first designer fragrances I bought absolutely gorgeous, if you're a man and you love fresh fragrances, I would highly recommend this fragrance. It's a banger.
Delivery and packaging reviews
Delivery speed 4.9, packaging 4.9 and overall happiness 4.9, each out of 5, from 8 verified sample orders. These ratings are about delivery and packaging, not the scent.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP sample FAQ
Where can I buy a Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP sample in the UK?
You can buy a Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP sample from The Scent Atlas in 5ml for £9 or 10ml for £16. Each sample is hand decanted into a clear atomiser, UK delivery is free and there is no minimum spend.
How much does a Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP sample cost?
A 5ml sample is £9 and a 10ml sample is £16. UK delivery is included in both prices.
Is UK delivery free on YSL Y EDP samples?
Yes. UK delivery is free on every designer sample order with no minimum spend, so one sample costs exactly the price shown.
How can I try Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP before buying a full bottle?
A sample lets you try YSL Y EDP before committing to a full bottle. The retail reference price is £115 for 100ml, checked 13/10/26. A 5ml sample is £9 with free UK delivery, so you can wear it on your own skin first.
What is the difference between the 5ml and 10ml sample?
Both sizes are the same fragrance in a clear atomiser. The 10ml sample holds twice as much, so it suits longer testing across different days and weather, while the 5ml is the lower cost way to check whether you like it.
Is this the real YSL Y EDP or an alternative?
It is the original fragrance. Each sample is decanted by hand from a retail bottle of Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP into a clear atomiser. You do not receive the full size retail bottle shown in photos.
How long does delivery take?
Samples are hand decanted to order and dispatched within 1 to 2 working days. Delivery then takes 2 to 4 working days across the UK.
Can I return a sample?
Unopened samples in their original box can be returned for any reason within 14 days of delivery. Contact us first, and you pay the return postage. Opened samples cannot be returned for change of mind because they are hand decanted consumables. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will replace or refund it at no cost to you. See our returns page for details.
Is Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP a safe blind buy?
Safe is personal. Skin chemistry, weather and taste all change how YSL Y EDP wears, so nobody can promise it will suit you. Before you blind buy a full bottle, try a sample on your own skin. A 5ml sample is £9 and a 10ml sample is £16, with free UK delivery. The retail reference price is £115 for 100ml, checked 13/10/26.
Should I blind buy Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP?
If you can, try it first. A full bottle is a bigger spend than a sample, and YSL Y EDP may wear differently on your skin than it does on a reviewer. Before you blind buy Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP, wear a 5ml sample for £9 or a 10ml sample for £16 over a few days. UK delivery is free.
What should I do before I blind buy Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP?
Try it on your own skin first. Wear a sample for a day or two, in different weather if you can, and notice how the opening, the middle and the dry down feel on you. A Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP sample is £9 for 5ml with free UK delivery and no minimum spend.
Is a sample cheaper than blind buying Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y EDP?
Yes. A sample costs a fraction of a full bottle, so it is a low cost way to find out whether YSL Y EDP suits you before you commit. The retail reference price is £115 for 100ml, checked 13/10/26. A 5ml sample is £9 and a 10ml sample is £16, with free UK delivery.
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Disclaimer: please read before purchase
The Scent Atlas is an independent company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of the brands shown. Brand names are used only to identify the genuine fragrance you are sampling. Every sample is decanted by hand from an authentic retail bottle into a clear atomiser. You will receive your sample in the atomiser, not in the retail bottle shown. Photos of retail bottles are for identification and presentation only. Retail reference prices are checked against the brand or retailer on the date shown and may change. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.
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