Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent vs Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

These are two different fragrances for two different wearers, so the choice is about who you are buying for. Y Eau de Parfum is a fresh woody fougère for men, built on bergamot, ginger, sage and geranium over tonka bean, amberwood and vetiver, and owners rate it highly for everyday wear. Coco Mademoiselle is a floral oriental for women, with orange and jasmine over patchouli and vetiver, and it has a far larger review base behind it. Both are eau de parfum strength and long-lasting; pick by scent family and wearer, not by brand.

• Choose the Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum if you want a fresh, sharp woody fougère for a man, or a gift for one, that suits daily wear and still holds up for evenings.
• Choose the Chanel Coco Mademoiselle if you want a fresh floral oriental for a woman, with a citrus opening that settles into jasmine and patchouli, and you value a long track record of owner reviews.