Is Lattafa Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Y?

Y EDT

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Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated EDP

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Y Eau de Toilette bottle Y EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2022
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Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated Eau de Parfum bottle Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated EDP
Our Verdict

Y by YSL and Lattafa's Malik Al Tayoor share a similar aromatic-citrus DNA, but diverge in overall profile and price. Y offers a brighter, more refined experience with its crisp aldehydes and premium price tag. Malik Al Tayoor leans into a more synthetic, yet undeniably fresh, profile at a budget-friendly cost. The key difference lies in the quality of ingredients and overall sophistication. If you prioritize a polished, designer fragrance experience, Y is the clear winner. However, if value and versatility are your primary concerns, Malik Al Tayoor offers impressive performance for the price.

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2.0 fl oz (60 ml) at Amazon US
Best value $26.02/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Y if...
  • You want a more refined, premium scent.
  • You appreciate high-quality ingredients.
  • You prefer a brighter, more sparkling fragrance.
  • You want a classic designer fragrance experience.
Choose Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated if...
  • You're on a budget but want a fresh scent.
  • You need a versatile, everyday fragrance.
  • You prefer a stronger projection and longevity.
  • You want a great value for money.
Our Verdict - Y EDT
A fresh, blue-leaning citrus with ginger and mint on top, apple and pineapple in the middle and vetiver and cedar below. Clean, crisp and reliable for everyday wear, if not the longest-lasting.
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Our Verdict - Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated EDP
Lattafa's crowd-pleasing freshie and a stellar daily driver. Apple and pineapple keep it juicy, violet leaf and clary sage keep it green, and the clean sparkle carries well in the air.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Y EDT A Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated 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 EDT
Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple Apple 9% vs 15%
Bergamot Bergamot 7% vs 17%
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf 7% vs 20%
Pineapple Pineapple 6% vs 14%
Only in Y
Ginger Ginger 9% Aldehydes Aldehydes 8% Musk Musk 7% Mint Mint 7% Sage Sage 6% Ambergris Ambergris 6% Vetiver Vetiver 6% Geranium Geranium 5% Cedar Cedar 5% Lemon Lemon 4% Incense Incense 4% Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 2%
Only in Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated
Cashmeran Cashmeran 27% Clary Sage Clary Sage 3% Labdanum Labdanum 2%
Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 7% vs 17%
Only in Y
Ginger Ginger 9% Aldehydes Aldehydes 8% Mint Mint 7% Lemon Lemon 4%
Only in Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated
Apple Apple 15% Pineapple Pineapple 15%
Shared Notes
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf 7% vs 20%
Only in Y
Apple Apple 10% Sage Sage 6% Pineapple Pineapple 6% Geranium Geranium 5%
Only in Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated
Clary Sage Clary Sage 3%
Only in Y
Musk Musk 7% Ambergris Ambergris 6% Vetiver Vetiver 6% Cedar Cedar 5% Incense Incense 4% Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 2%
Only in Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated
Cashmeran Cashmeran 27% Labdanum Labdanum 2%

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 Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Mint, lemon and pineapple are cool and bright, so summer and spring suit it. Autumn is acceptable, and winter mutes it.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Fresh enough for the office, casual days and sport. It is fine on a date but too light for formal evenings.

Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, inoffensive character makes it perfect for office, casual, and sport settings where you want to smell clean without overwhelming. It's less suited for formal events due to its energetic freshness, and it’s a good option for a casual date, though not overtly romantic.

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
57%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Bergamot, Pineapple, Apple

Key Differences

Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops cashmeran and clary sage

Where to buy

Y EDT
Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated EDP
Wide selection Amazon US Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront $78.34 Amazon US - 2.0 fl oz (60 ml) Buy Best Value $87.99 Amazon US - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $26.02/fl oz Buy
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