Is Duppe Scents Why Not a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Y EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Dominique Ropion Original Favourite

Why Not EDP

Duppe Scents Inspired Favourite

Comparison

90%

Estimated similarity

Y EDP Yves Saint Laurent · 2018 M Original

Why Not EDP Duppe Scents M Inspired

Top

Ginger

Juniper

Apple

Bergamot

Heart

Sage

Lavender

Geranium

Base

Vetiver

Amberwood

Patchouli

Tonka Bean

Cedar

Top

Apple

Bergamot

Ginger

Heart

Sage

Geranium

Base

Cedar

Vetiver

Tonka Bean

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Y EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
2018	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Why Not EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Notes

Y
Why Not
in both

Top

Heart

Base

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y EDP

Y Eau de Parfum is the benchmark of modern aromatic masculinity - vibrant, crisp, and versatile with just enough woody richness to leave a lasting impression without ever shouting.

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Our Verdict - Why Not EDP

This one follows YSL Y's apple-ginger-bergamot opening closely and its sage-geranium heart is a fair match, though the smoky incense finish that gives the original its depth is largely absent.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Y EDP A Why Not EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Y EDP

Why Not EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Sage 37% vs 55%

Geranium 29% vs 44%

Ginger 25% vs 29%

Apple 25% vs 35%

Bergamot 24% vs 35%

Vetiver 19% vs 30%

Tonka Bean 16% vs 30%

Cedar 16% vs 38%

Only in Y

Lavender 33% Juniper 25% Amberwood 17% Patchouli 17% Frankincense 14%

Shared Notes

Ginger 25% vs 29%

Apple 25% vs 35%

Bergamot 24% vs 35%

Only in Y

Juniper 25%

Shared Notes

Sage 37% vs 55%

Geranium 29% vs 44%

Only in Y

Lavender 33%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 19% vs 30%

Tonka Bean 16% vs 30%

Cedar 16% vs 38%

Only in Y

Amberwood 17% Patchouli 17% Frankincense 14%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Y Why Not

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Its vibrant citrus, apple, and aromatic top notes make Y Eau de Parfum ideal for spring and fall when a fresh yet substantial signature is desirable. Summer works due to the freshness, but the denser woody and spicy base can feel too much in high heat, while winter mutes the brightness.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Versatile projection and clean, modern profile make this safe but distinctive for office and casual settings. The aromatic freshness can suit dates, but it lacks the elegance for formal wear and the minimalism for sport.

Why Not

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn

A fresh aromatic fougere that works across most of the year, with its sharpest character in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Clean and confident enough for the office, with enough warmth in the base for a casual evening too.

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.

Overall scent match

90%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Ginger, Bergamot, Sage

Key Differences

Without amberwood and frankincense