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Yves Saint Laurent Y

Yves Saint Laurent

Y

2018FranceLongevity ยท Long LastingSillage ยท Strong$120 retailโ˜… 4.2 community rating

Aromatic lavender unfolds into rosy geranium before settling into smoky frankincense and deep oud warmth

Top Notes

Lavender

Heart Notes

Geranium

Base Notes

FrankincenseOud

Accords

aromaticยท Dominantwoodyยท Dominantfresh spicyยท Prominentwarm spicyยท Prominentamberยท Prominentfruityยท Prominentfreshยท Moderatecitrusยท Moderategourmandยท Moderateherbalยท Moderategreenยท Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Yves Saint Laurent Y is Malik Al Tayoor by Lattafa, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $31, about 74% cheaper than the $120 original.

Best Seasons

Spring100%
Summer67%
Fall / Autumn86%
Winter79%

Best Occasions

Professional100%
Night Out49%
Casual46%

19 Clones Found

Best Match
Lattafa Malik Al Tayoor

Lattafa

Malik Al Tayoor

82%accuracy

$31

FragranceNet

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Malik Al Tayoor has marginally less projection in the opening spice accord and slightly shorter longevity compared to Y. The overall warmth and amber-wood balance is very similar, but the clone may feel slightly sweeter due to tonka bean prominence in the base.

AmazonFragranceNet $31
Maison Alhambra YEAH!

Maison Alhambra

YEAH!

81%accuracy

-

Price

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate to Strong

Sillage

The clone omits hyacinth and gardenia's delicate nuances from the heart, and softens the oakmoss-vetiver interplay in the dry-down. Longevity appears slightly reduced, with the fragrance settling into the base notes more quickly than the original's gradual progression.

AmazonJomashop
Lattafa Final Edition

Lattafa

Final Edition

79%accuracy

-

Price

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate to Strong

Sillage

The clone simplifies the floral bouquet and loses several supporting notes, resulting in a less sophisticated and slightly sweeter interpretation. Longevity and sillage are typically more modest compared to the original's projection and lasting power.

AmazonJomashop
Lattafa Al Tayoor Concentrated

Lattafa

Al Tayoor Concentrated

79%accuracy

-

Price

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate to Strong

Sillage

The clone simplifies Y's intricate base notes, resulting in a fresher but less sophisticated dry-down with shorter longevity. The top notes are reasonably close, but the overall scent lacks the original's refined aromatic density and creamy richness in the heart.

AmazonJomashop
Lattafa Fakhar Black

Lattafa

Fakhar Black

78%accuracy

$19

FragranceShop

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate to Strong

Sillage

Fakhar Black delivers a more linear, simplified interpretation with stronger emphasis on the floral heart but significantly reduced basenote complexity and longevity. The original's animalic and woody undertones are largely absent, making the clone feel fresher but less distinctive.

AmazonJomashopFragranceShop $19
Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition

Lattafa

Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition

78%accuracy

-

Price

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate to Strong

Sillage

The clone delivers a smoother, less complex floral profile with reduced top note freshness and slightly diminished complexity in the base; longevity and sillage are typically good but slightly less refined than the original's projection. Sheikh Shuyukh leans more creamy-animalic while Y maintains greater elegance through its balanced aromatic structure.

AmazonJomashop
Lattafa Fakhar Silver

Lattafa

Fakhar Silver

78%accuracy

$19

FragranceShop

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Fakhar Silver has reduced citrus clarity and slightly weaker longevity compared to the original Y. The clone's ambroxan base is well-executed but the transitional heart notes lack the subtle complexity and nuance of the designer fragrance.

AmazonFragranceShop $19
Fragrance World F Le Parfum

Fragrance World

F Le Parfum

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone achieves decent longevity but lacks the subtle complexity and depth of the designer version, particularly in how the ambroxan-cedarwood interplay evolves. Sillage is slightly softer on F Le Parfum, making it less commanding than the original.

Amazon
Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Icon

Armaf

Club de Nuit Blue Icon

76%accuracy

-

Price

7-9 hours

Longevity

Strong

Sillage

The clone's base is noticeably lighter and less sophisticated, lacking the original's powdery benzoin and musky civet warmth. Club de Nuit also tends to project less intensely and doesn't maintain the same creamy richness throughout the wear cycle.

AmazonJomashop
Lattafa Fakhar

Lattafa

Fakhar

76%accuracy

$19

FragranceShop

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate to Strong

Sillage

Fakhar lacks Y's civet, hyacinth, and styrax notes, resulting in less animalic character and reduced complexity. The clone also has substantially shorter longevity and reduced projection compared to the original.

AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $24
Pendora Scents Beyond

Pendora Scents

Beyond

76%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone delivers a more linear, simplified interpretation with reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original's layered composition. Pendora's version skews slightly more powdery and less dense in the base due to missing supporting materials like styrax, benzoin, and orris root complexity.

Amazon
Fragrance World F

Fragrance World

F

75%accuracy

$15

FragranceShop

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone delivers a softer, more straightforward floral composition with reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original. It omits several subtle supporting notes (civet, gardenia, hyacinth, styrax, benzoin) that contribute to 'Y's depth and lasting power.

FragranceShop $15Amazon
Bujairami Chroma

Bujairami

Chroma

75%accuracy

$34

FragranceNet

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone trades some of Y's sophisticated oud prominence for a lighter, more generic floral impression; longevity and sillage are also noticeably reduced compared to the designer original.

FragranceNet $34
Armaf Odyssey Mega

Armaf

Odyssey Mega

72%accuracy

$15

FragranceShop

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Odyssey Mega is noticeably sweeter and warmer than Y, with a more prominent spice accord that softens the mineral sharpness of the original. The longevity and projection are also somewhat reduced compared to Y's powerful performance.

AmazonFragranceNet $19FragranceShop $15
Privezarah Why

Privezarah

Why

71%accuracy

-

Price

4-6 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The clone achieves a similar silhouette but lacks the full dimensional complexity of the original, particularly in the animalic warmth and supporting floral layers. Longevity and sillage are likely slightly reduced compared to the designer version.

AmazonJomashop
Dua D Le Attar

Dua

D Le Attar

78%accuracy

$33

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone may exhibit slightly stronger citrus projection in the opening and a less refined synthetic quality in the base compared to Y's seamless woody-amber progression. Longevity and sillage tend to be moderately close but the original's soft diffusion is difficult to replicate accurately.

Dua $33
Dua True Self

Dua

True Self

78%accuracy

$33

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The original Y has a more refined aromatic quality with superior longevity, while True Self delivers a slightly more linear progression with a softer projection. The clone's base may feel less nuanced in its ambroxan presentation compared to YSL's masterful composition.

Dua $33
Dua D Eau De Parfum Intense

Dua

D Eau De Parfum Intense

78%accuracy

$33

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone typically shows slightly reduced projection and base depth compared to the original, with citrus notes potentially feeling marginally sharper or thinner. Longevity may vary between batches, though generally matching or exceeding typical expectations for this price tier.

Dua $33
Dua True Self Absolute

Dua

True Self Absolute

78%accuracy

$33

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone matches the fragrance structure closely but may have slightly shorter longevity and less nuanced blending in the base notes. The sillage is generally comparable, though some users report the original projects with more elegance.

Dua $33

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