The verdict: On longevity they're evenly matched (long (8-10h) vs long (8-10h)) — skin chemistry will decide. They live in the same scent territory — aromatic and fresh against aromatic and fresh — which is exactly why people cross-shop them. Yves Saint Laurent Y keeps working in winter.
Yves Saint Laurent Y (EDP, 2018) against Versace Dylan Blue (EDT, 2016): They share a aromatic-fresh backbone, which is why shoppers cross-shop them constantly. Here's the honest, note-by-note breakdown — longevity, sillage, seasons, and who each one is actually for.
Yves Saint Laurent · EDP · 2018 · Men's
Accords: aromatic · fresh · woody · fresh spicy · amber · fruity
Top: Bergamot, Apple, Ginger, Sage · Heart: Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium · Base: Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
Longevity: long (8-10h) · Sillage: strong
Seasons: spring, fall, winter, summer · Best for: everyday, office, date night, night out
Versace · EDT · 2016 · Men's
Accords: aromatic · fresh · woody · fresh spicy · fruity · amber
Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Fig Leaves, Water Notes · Heart: Violet Leaf, Papyrus, Patchouli, Black Pepper, Ambroxan · Base: Musk, Incense, Tonka Bean, Saffron
Longevity: long (8-10h) · Sillage: strong
Seasons: spring, summer, fall · Best for: everyday, office, date night, night out