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Yves Saint Laurent Y bottle

Yves Saint Laurent

Y

Eau de Parfum

Crisp apple, bergamot and ginger over sage, juniper and clean amber woods.

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3 comparisons

A different interpretation of a familiar fragrance. Explore what each one brings.

Lattafa Fakhar Black bottle

Lattafa

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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.

Fakhar Black

Close dupe

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.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Y compared with Fakhar Black
AccordOriginalYAlternativeFakhar Black
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Woody
Citrus
Performance
Expected performance: Y compared with Fakhar Black
MeasureOriginalYAlternativeFakhar Black
ProjectionStrongModerate
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsModerate4–6 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Y

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

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Fakhar Black

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

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Armaf Odyssey Mega bottle

Armaf

Odyssey Mega

Eau de ParfumClose dupe

Citrus, mint and ginger brighten the opening compared with Y. Pineapple and herbs lead into tonka and cedar, giving the drydown a sweeter feel.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Y compared with Odyssey Mega
AccordOriginalYAlternativeOdyssey Mega
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Citrus
Woody
Performance
Expected performance: Y compared with Odyssey Mega
MeasureOriginalYAlternativeOdyssey Mega
ProjectionStrongModerate
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsLong-lasting6–9 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Y

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

Profile reviewed

Odyssey Mega

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

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Maison Alhambra Yeah! bottle

Maison Alhambra

Yeah!

Close dupe

Apple, ginger and sage give the opening a familiar Y EDP character. The drydown is sweeter and simpler, with amberwood becoming more central and lighter wear overall.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Y compared with Yeah!
AccordOriginalYAlternativeYeah!
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Woody
Citrus
Performance
Expected performance: Y compared with Yeah!
MeasureOriginalYAlternativeYeah!
ProjectionStrongModerate
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsModerate4–6 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Y

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

Profile reviewed

Yeah!

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

Profile reviewed

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