Woody Sage vs Y
Dossier vs Yves Saint Laurent
YSL's Y EDP is sage, geranium and woods. Dossier's Woody Sage, its Wood Sage & Sea Salt interpretation, is fig and grapefruit with marine notes and ambrette over clary sage and amberwood.
| Woody Sage | Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dossier | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | masculine |
| Top Notes | fig tree, grapefruit | — |
| Heart Notes | marine notes, ambrette | — |
| Base Notes | clary sage, amberwood | — |
| Notes | — | sage, geranium, woods |
| Best Seasons | spring, summer, fall | spring, summer, fall |
What Wearers Say
Dossier Woody Sage
A wearer enjoys the forest-and-salty-air character and likes the depth it adds when layered with sweeter perfumes.
The same reviewer finds it too earthy and woody to reach for on its own.
Yves Saint Laurent Y
One wearer enjoys the aromatic, spicy apple character of the drydown.
Another wearer likes its green-apple, shower-fresh scent.
One wearer enjoys the opening but finds the drydown too ordinary.
Another wearer finds it too sharp and synthetic-smelling.
The Verdict
YSL Y is our pick for a crisp sage scent: sage, geranium and woods, clean and sharp. Woody Sage is Dossier's take on Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt, softer and saltier. Dossier lists fig tree and grapefruit, then marine notes and ambrette, over clary sage and amberwood. Fig and sea air make it a beach scent, with the sage in the background. Choose it for summer.
Dossier Woody Sage