Yves Saint Laurent launched Y in 1964?as a Chypre feminine fruity fragrance. Its top notes are composed from the notes of aldehydes, mirabelle plum, peach, green notes, honeysuckle, gardenia, and galbanum. Its heart encases rose, jasmine, tuberose, hyacinth, orris root and ylang-ylang. There are notes from amber, benzoin, patchouli, civet, sandalwood, vetiver and styrax present in its base notes. A runaway success, this perfume is a timeless classic.