The 8 Best YSL Colognes for Men, Tested By Grooming Editors

Best Overall YSL Cologne

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Eau de Toilette

Best YSL Cologne For Day

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum

Think of this as the younger brother to L’Homme. This aquatic, fresh scent is driven by a bouquet of fruits like apple and bergamot to create a fresh, light feeling that is perfect for daytime wear, but anchored with woods and a dash of tonka bean for a smooth sweetness at the finish which makes it also appropriate for nighttime. It’s alluring, but not aggressive, and makes a great signature scent.

Size2 oz, 3.4 oz, 6.7 ozFragrance FamilyFreshNotesApple, ginger, bergamot, sage, juniper berries, amberwood, cedar, vetiverBest ForDay and night

Best YSL Cologne for Night

Yves Saint Laurent Le Nuit de L’Homme

Best Floral YSL Cologne

Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Eau de Parfum

There are several olfactory signatures in the world of YSL cologne, like orange blossom and patchouli, but the newest fragrance from the house certainly feels the most modern. A burst of bergamot adds freshness and a base of patchouli and musky ambrofix (a synthetic molecule) anchors it to your skin, but it’s really all about the orange blossom, which gives it a bright, floral, cool-guy vibe.

Size1.4 oz, 2 oz, 3.4 ozFragrance FamilyFreshNotesBergamot, orange blossom, ambrofix, patchouliBest ForDay

Best YSL Cologne for Weddings

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo

Best YSL Cologne For Summer

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Cologne Bleue

If L’Intense is a fall version of L’Homme then this is the summer version. It’s another remix of the iconic L’Homme but this time it’s aquatic—like diving into a cold pool on a warm day. Sea notes give a mineraly, watery feeling to the top note that transforms the citrus and fruit notes into something less sharp and more sparkling like a crisp cocktail that then dries down to patchouli and cedar notes without losing any of the freshness.

Size3.3 ozFragrance FamilyAquatic, FreshNotesSea notes, blood orange, bergamot, cardamom, lavender, apple, patchouli, cedar, sandalwoodBest ForDay

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Best Bold YSL Cologne