93%
Tuxedo EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Tie Affair EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Tuxedo EDP
Divisive yet adored, Tuxedo by YSL is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a sophisticated, spicy marvel; for others, it's a weak, overpriced miss. Sample before you commit to this hyped scent.
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Our Verdict - Black Tie Affair EDP
Black Tie Affair is Alexandria UK's dupe of YSL's Tuxedo from the Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection, following the same bergamot-violet leaf-patchouli chypre arc. The dupe's patchouli reads smokier and less earthy-elegant than the original's sharply tailored version, trading some sophistication for volume.
Acquired
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Tuxedo
EDP
Black Tie Affair
EDP
Notes
Tuxedo
Black Tie Affair
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Coriander
30%
vs
29%
Bergamot
28%
vs
37%
Only in Tuxedo
Violet Leaf
41%
Only in Black Tie Affair
Pepper
33%
Accords
Tuxedo
Black Tie Affair
Performance
Tuxedo
Black Tie Affair
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Tuxedo
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
Its rich, spicy, and subtly sweet profile, alongside its often-reported moderate projection and longevity (though this varies wildly), makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. While some wear it casually, its refined nature leans away from everyday office or sport use, where it might feel a bit too 'dressed up'.
Black Tie Affair
Seasons
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Occasions
Also Works:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Sport
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities
Both share Bergamot, Pepper, Coriander notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Tuxedo EDP
Black Tie Affair EDP
30ml
Not available
50ml
Not available
100ml
Not available
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