Is Lattafa Fakhar Black a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Y EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fakhar Black EDP
Y by YSL and Lattafa's Fakhar Black share a similar DNA, but their execution differs significantly. Y offers a refined, bright, and clean experience with excellent performance, justifying its premium price. Fakhar Black aims for the same profile at a budget price, but its synthetic edge and inconsistent performance are its drawbacks. The opening blast is where the difference is most apparent. If you value a polished, high-quality scent profile and reliable performance, Y is the clear winner. If you're budget-conscious and willing to gamble on maceration improving Fakhar Black, it might be worth a shot.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Y
- Fakhar Black
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a higher quality, more refined scent.
- Longevity and projection are important to you.
- You appreciate a brighter, crisper fragrance.
- You want a safe blind buy with mass appeal.
- You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent.
- You enjoy experimenting with maceration.
- You don't mind a slightly synthetic edge.
- You want a fragrance for casual, everyday wear.
YSL Y EDT is a quintessential 'blue' fragrance - fresh, clean, and universally appealing. While some lament its alleged lack of uniqueness, it's a reliable crowd-pleaser that delivers on scent, if not always on longevity, making it a solid everyday choice.
This YSL Y EDP dupe is a bit of a mixed bag. Some think it's a stellar, budget-friendly stand-in, especially after some 'maceration'. Others find it falls flat, lacking the original's depth and often suffering from poor longevity. Definitely a 'try before you buy' due to its divisive synthetic qualities.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Apple
25%
vs
42%
Bergamot
23%
vs
31%
Sage
18%
vs
23%
Ginger
18%
vs
26%
Geranium
16%
vs
20%
Cedar
15%
vs
25%
Vetiver
14%
vs
22%
Aldehydes
25%
Ambergris
24%
Violet Leaf
21%
Pineapple
19%
Musk
18%
Lemon
17%
Mint
17%
Canadian Fir Balsam
14%
Incense
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it perfect for office, casual, and sport settings where it won't overpower. While suitable for dates, its mass-appealing nature might lack the distinctiveness for formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing profile makes it a safe bet for casual wear and the office, with many reviewers specifically calling it 'office and gym safe.' However, inconsistent performance reports, with some finding it light after initial projection, mean it might struggle for impact in formal or evening date settings.
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 7 of its 16 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Geranium
Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops amberwood and juniper
Where to buy
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