Is Alexandria UK Black Tie Affair a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo?
Tuxedo EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Tie Affair EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tuxedo
- Black Tie Affair
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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'.
Seasons
Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet Leaf
Without lily of the valley
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