Is Aromara Black Tie a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo?
Tuxedo EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Tie Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tuxedo
- Black Tie
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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 takes on YSL Tuxedo's polished woody-leather with the same bergamot-to-leather arc, and holds up well through the opening and heart. The suede-like leather note is a touch flatter than the original's more layered treatment, but the overall sophistication carries through at a fraction of the £270 price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
A warm leather-woody composition that suits cooler months and evening wear.
Occasions
Polished and leather-forward, built for formal events and evening dates rather than casual daytime wear.
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.
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Vanilla, Bergamot
Adds ambergris and coriander, drops iris and leather
Where to buy
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