Fakhar Black vs Y

Recommended
Why we recommend it

Apple and citrus make the opening sweeter than Y EDP. Lavender and sage lead into clean amberwood and cedar, with a lighter drydown that tends to fade sooner.

Apple and citrus make the opening sweeter than Y EDP. Lavender and sage lead into clean amberwood and cedar, with a lighter drydown that tends to fade sooner.

Original fragrance

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Yves Saint Laurent

Y

Eau de Parfum

  • Fresh
  • Aromatic
  • Fruity
  • Woody
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How they compare

Fakhar Black could suit you if you’d like less aromatic herbs than Y.

Scent accords and expected performance: Fakhar Black compared with Y
AlternativeFakhar BlackAccord or measureOriginalY
Scent profile
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Woody
Citrus
Performance
ModerateProjectionStrong
Moderate4–6 hrsLongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrs
Key differences
  • Less aromatic herbsEstimated 4 out of 5 for Fakhar Black, 5 for Y.
  • Softer projectionEstimated moderate for Fakhar Black, strong for Y.
  • Shorter longevityEstimated moderate for Fakhar Black, long-lasting for Y.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Y

Reviewed

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version.

Fakhar Black

Reviewed

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports.

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